CVE-2024-56778: drm/sti: avoid potential dereference of error pointers in sti_hqvdp_atomic_check
drm/sti: avoid potential dereference of error pointers in stihqvdpatomiccheck
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 5.15.176.3-1 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.6.64.2-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56778?
CVE-2024-56778 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
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.
What components are affected by CVE-2024-56778?
CVE-2024-56778 affects the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem of the Linux kernel.
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.
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.