CVE-2024-56679
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2024-56679 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_common.c Add error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_common.c Add error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.12, < 5.15.174 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.120 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.6.64 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.11.11 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.2 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-56679?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_common.c
Add error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().
How severe is CVE-2024-56679?
CVE-2024-56679 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-2024-56679?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2024-56679?
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