CVE-2024-56567: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ad7780: fix division by zero in ad7780_write_raw() In the ad7780_write_raw() , v...

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ad7780: fix division by zero in ad7780_write_raw() In the ad7780_write_raw() , val2 can be zero, which might lead to a division by zero error in DIV_ROUND_CLOSEST(). The ad7780_write_raw() is based on iio_info's write_raw. While val is explicitly declared that can be zero (in read mode), val2 is not specified to be non-zero.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.2, < 5.4.287
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.5, < 5.10.231
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.174
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 6.1.120
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.2, < 6.6.64
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.7, < 6.12.4

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56567?

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ad7780: fix division by zero in ad7780_write_raw() In the ad7780_write_raw() , val2 can be zero, which might lead to a division by zero error in DIV_ROUND_CLOSEST(). The ad7780_write_raw() is based on iio_info's write_raw. While val is explicitly declared that can be zero (in read mode), val2 is not specified to be non-zero.

How severe is CVE-2024-56567?

CVE-2024-56567 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56567?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.