CVE-2024-56782: ACPI: x86: Add adev NULL check to acpi_quirk_skip_serdev_enumeration()
ACPI: x86: Add adev NULL check to acpiquirkskipserdevenumeration()
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-56782?
CVE-2024-56782 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to potential system instability from dereferencing a null pointer.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56782?
To fix CVE-2024-56782, update to a patched version of the Linux Kernel, ideally version 6.12.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-56782?
CVE-2024-56782 affects all versions of the Linux Kernel prior to 6.12.5.
What does CVE-2024-56782 exploit?
CVE-2024-56782 exploits a null pointer dereference in the function acpi_quirk_skip_serdev_enumeration in the Linux Kernel.
Can CVE-2024-56782 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2024-56782 can potentially lead to a denial of service due to the system crash caused by the null pointer dereference.