CVE-2024-56711
Linux Kernel DUI NULL Pointer Dereference (Valid existence of drm_mode_duplicate)
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/panel: himax-hx83102: Add a check to prevent NULL pointer dereference drm_mode_duplicate() could return NULL due to lack of memory, which will then call NULL pointer dereference. Add a check to prevent it.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 29, 2024, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 8, 2025, 4:46 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the affected kernel package.
- Update all affected packages.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-56711 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-56711.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/747547972e647509815ad8530ff09d62220a56c2 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1e1af9148dc4c866eda3fb59cd6ec3c7ea34b1d | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE NIST CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.11 up to (excluding) 6.12.7 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/747547972e647509815ad8530ff09d62220a56c2 No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/747547972e647509815ad8530ff09d62220a56c2 Patch Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1e1af9148dc4c866eda3fb59cd6ec3c7ea34b1d No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1e1af9148dc4c866eda3fb59cd6ec3c7ea34b1d Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Dec. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/panel: himax-hx83102: Add a check to prevent NULL pointer dereference drm_mode_duplicate() could return NULL due to lack of memory, which will then call NULL pointer dereference. Add a check to prevent it. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/747547972e647509815ad8530ff09d62220a56c2 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1e1af9148dc4c866eda3fb59cd6ec3c7ea34b1d