Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/sti: avoid potential dereference of error pointers in sti_gdp_atomic_check The return value of drm_atomic_get_crtc_state() needs to be checked. To avoid use of error pointer 'crtc_state' in case of the failure.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.6, < 5.15.174 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cf2e7c448e246f7e700c7aa47450d1e27579559Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/997b64c3f4c1827c5cfda8ae7f5d13f78d28b541Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b79612ed6bc1a184c45427105c851b5b2d4342caPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e965e771b069421c233d674c3c8cd8c7f7245f42Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5804567cf9605d6e5ec46c0bb786f7d50f18c13Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56777?
CVE-2024-56777 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/sti: avoid potential dereference of error pointers in sti_gdp_atomic_check The return value of drm_atomic_get_crtc_state() nee...
How severe is CVE-2024-56777?
CVE-2024-56777 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-2024-56777?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.