Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: amphion: Set video drvdata before register video device The video drvdata should be set before the video device is registered, otherwise video_drvdata() may return NULL in the open() file ops, and led to oops.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.18, < 6.1.120 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/182b9edc02c4cbb6fe6b97105c23c7047a3340d2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cbb1a7bd5973b57898b26eb804fe44af440bb63Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/988cc10ddbdee0369fe1f193d389da38ad760492Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cfe96c7c3382293179e291f66644d789e39e99f3Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56579?
CVE-2024-56579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: amphion: Set video drvdata before register video device The video drvdata should be set before the video device is register...
How severe is CVE-2024-56579?
CVE-2024-56579 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-56579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.