CVE-2024-56688: linux kernel Null Dereference — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sunrpc: clear XPRT_SOCK_UPD_TIMEOUT when reset transport Since transport->sock has been set to NULL during reset transport, XPRT_SOCK_UPD_TIMEOUT also needs to be cleared. Otherwise, the xs_tcp_set_socket_timeouts() may be triggered in xs_tcp_send_request() to dereference the transport->sock that has been set to NULL.

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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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.11 — 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 — 6.11.11
linux	linux_kernel	6.12 — 6.12.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3811172e8c98ceebd12fe526ca6cb37a1263c964 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4db9ad82a6c823094da27de4825af693a3475d51 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/638a8fa5a7e641f9401346c57e236f02379a0c40 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/66d11ca91bf5100ae2e6b5efad97e58d8448843a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86a1f9fa24804cd7f9d7dd3f24af84fc7f8ec02e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87a95ee34a48dfad198a2002e4966e1d63d53f2b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc91d59d34ff6a6fee1c0b48612081a451e05e9a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe6cbf0b2ac3cf4e21824a44eaa336564ed5e960

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-2024-56688? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sunrpc: clear XPRT_SOCK_UPD_TIMEOUT when reset transport Since transport->sock has been set to NULL during reset transport, XPRT_SOCK_UPD_TIMEOUT also needs to be cleared. Otherwise, the xs_tcp_set_socket_timeouts() may be triggered in xs_tcp_send_request() to dereference the transport->sock that has been set to NULL. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-56688? +

CVE-2024-56688 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-2024-56688? +

CVE-2024-56688 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-2024-56688? +

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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