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CVE-2024-56754

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2024-56754 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: caam - Fix the pointer passed to caam_qi_shutdown() The type of the last parameter given to devm_add_action_or_reset() is "struct caam_drv_private *", but in caam_qi_shutdown(), it is casted to "struct device *". Pass the correct parameter to devm_add_action_or_reset() so that the resources are released as expected.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: caam - Fix the pointer passed to caam_qi_shutdown() The type of the last parameter given to devm_add_action_or_reset() is "struct caam_drv_private *", but in caam_qi_shutdown(), it is casted to "struct device *". Pass the correct parameter to devm_add_action_or_reset() so that the resources are released as expected.

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
0.21%

10.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.231
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.174
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.120
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.64
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.11.11
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.12, < 6.12.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56754?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: caam - Fix the pointer passed to caam_qi_shutdown() The type of the last parameter given to devm_add_action_or_reset() is "struct caam_drv_private *", but in caam_qi_shutdown(), it is casted to "struct device *". Pass the correct parameter to devm_add_action_or_reset() so that the resources are released as expected.
How severe is CVE-2024-56754?
CVE-2024-56754 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56754?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST