CVE-2024-56727

octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_flows.c

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_flows.c Adding error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c9f8b35dc3d4ad8053a72bc0c5a7843591f6b75 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4eae7bac880edd88aaed6a8ec2997fa85e259c7 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a479b3d7586e6f77f8337bbcac980eaf2d0a4029 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5e60f17d2462ef5c13db4d1a54eef5778fd2295 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd3110bc102ab6292656b8118be819faa0de8dd0 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56727?
CVE-2024-56727 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56727?
To fix CVE-2024-56727, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-56727 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56727 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-56727?
CVE-2024-56727 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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