Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sunrpc: clear XPRT_SOCK_UPD_TIMEOUT when reset transport Since transport->sock has been set to NULL during reset transport, XPRT_SOCK_UPD_TIMEOUT also needs to be cleared. Otherwise, the xs_tcp_set_socket_timeouts() may be triggered in xs_tcp_send_request() to dereference the transport->sock that has been set to NULL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.11, < 5.4.287 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3811172e8c98ceebd12fe526ca6cb37a1263c964Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4db9ad82a6c823094da27de4825af693a3475d51Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/638a8fa5a7e641f9401346c57e236f02379a0c40Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/66d11ca91bf5100ae2e6b5efad97e58d8448843aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86a1f9fa24804cd7f9d7dd3f24af84fc7f8ec02ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87a95ee34a48dfad198a2002e4966e1d63d53f2bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc91d59d34ff6a6fee1c0b48612081a451e05e9aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe6cbf0b2ac3cf4e21824a44eaa336564ed5e960Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56688?
CVE-2024-56688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sunrpc: clear XPRT_SOCK_UPD_TIMEOUT when reset transport Since transport->sock has been set to NULL during reset transport, XPRT_S...
How severe is CVE-2024-56688?
CVE-2024-56688 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-2024-56688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.