Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: endpoint: epf-mhi: Avoid NULL dereference if DT lacks 'mmio' If platform_get_resource_byname() fails and returns NULL because DT lacks an 'mmio' property for the MHI endpoint, dereferencing res->start will cause a NULL pointer access. Add a check to prevent it. [kwilczynski: error message update per the review feedback] [bhelgaas: commit log]
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.5, < 6.6.64 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e6d92e3b973de78eb7015154cf1197af9fac5c9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/242ee2b0ad9b23f47084904fce3f9f228068a1f9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5089b3d874e9933d9842e90410d3af1520494757Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8b9d6b7d62a444e0bca5b9ae28f9f2b0f52feefPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56689?
CVE-2024-56689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: endpoint: epf-mhi: Avoid NULL dereference if DT lacks 'mmio' If platform_get_resource_byname() fails and returns NULL because...
How severe is CVE-2024-56689?
CVE-2024-56689 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-2024-56689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.