Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_common.c Add error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.12, < 5.15.174 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0fbc7a5027c6f7f2c785adae3dcec22b2f2b69b3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b88b202cf1ae79159a94fff9500f9be31559235Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52c63a6a27d3178fab533fcfb4baa2ed5b8608a3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/785c6758ea32aca73ba9331f7d902f7ce9a25757Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9265b6ee754226f61bd122ec57141a781d4e0dcbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4d5139d280f5837f16d116614c05c2b4eeaf28fPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56679?
CVE-2024-56679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_common.c Add error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().
How severe is CVE-2024-56679?
CVE-2024-56679 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-2024-56679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.