CVE-2024-56728

octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_ethtool.c

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_ethtool.c Add 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/5ff9de1f2712cbca53da2e37d831eea7ffcb43b6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55c41b97001a09bb490ffa2e667e251d75d15ab1 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05a6ce174c0c724e5914e1e5efd826bab8f382b4 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0f64fd73b60aee85f88c270c9d714ead27a7b7a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6cda142cee032b8fe65ee11f78721721c3988feb patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2db2194727b1f49a5096c1c3981adef1b7638733 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e26f8eac6bb20b20fdb8f7dc695711ebce4c7c5c patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56728?
CVE-2024-56728 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56728?
To fix CVE-2024-56728, 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-2024-56728 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56728 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-2024-56728?
CVE-2024-56728 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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