CVE-2024-56562: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i3c: master: Fix miss free init_dyn_addr at i3c_master_put_i3c_addrs() if (dev->boardinfo && dev->boardinfo->init_dyn_addr) ^^^ here check "init_dyn_addr" i3c_bus_set_addr_slot_status(&master->bus, dev->info.dyn_addr, ...) ^^^^ free "dyn_addr" Fix copy/paste error "dyn_addr" by replacing it with "init_dyn_addr".

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.0 — 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

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/093ecc6d82ff1d2e0cbf6f2000438b6c698145cb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cb21f1ea3a2e19ee314a8fcf95461b5c453c59e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e8ab955c6d06f9d907761c07c02d1492f0a8ac1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3082990592f7c6d7510a9133afa46e31bbe26533 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/991e33a99fd3b5d432f0629565f532f563fe019a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2f0ce241154b04f2fc150ff16ad82d9b8fdfa4a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce30d11b39e8d637fed4704a5b43e9d556990475

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56562? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i3c: master: Fix miss free init_dyn_addr at i3c_master_put_i3c_addrs() if (dev->boardinfo && dev->boardinfo->init_dyn_addr) ^^^ here check "init_dyn_addr" i3c_bus_set_addr_slot_status(&master->bus, dev->info.dyn_addr, ...) ^^^^ free "dyn_addr" Fix copy/paste error "dyn_addr" by replacing it with "init_dyn_addr". It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-56562? +

CVE-2024-56562 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56562? +

CVE-2024-56562 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-56562? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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