CVE-2024-56778: drm/sti: avoid potential dereference of error pointers in sti_hqvdp_atomic_check

Published Jan 8, 2025
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Updated

drm/sti: avoid potential dereference of error pointers in stihqvdpatomiccheck

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Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.6<5.15.174
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.4
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-2<5.15.176.3-1
5.15.176.3-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-7<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-1<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-1<5.15.176.3-1
5.15.176.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.176.3-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.64.2-1

Event History

Jan 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:47 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56778?

CVE-2024-56778 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56778?

To mitigate CVE-2024-56778, update the Linux kernel to a version higher than the affected versions which are below 5.15.174, 5.16, 6.2, or 6.7.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2024-56778?

CVE-2024-56778 affects the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem of the Linux kernel.

4

In which versions of the Linux kernel is CVE-2024-56778 present?

CVE-2024-56778 is present in Linux kernel versions from 4.6 to 5.15.174, 5.16 to 6.1.120, 6.2 to 6.6.64, and 6.7 to 6.12.4.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-56778?

CVE-2024-56778 involves a potential dereference of error pointers which could cause issues in the drm/sti subsystem.

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