CVE-2024-56715: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ionic: Fix netdev notifier unregister on failure If register_netdev() fails, then the driver leaks the netdev notifier. Fix this by calling ionic_lif_unregister() on register_netdev() failure. This will also call ionic_lif_unregister_phc() if it has already been registered.

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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-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.10 — 5.15.176
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.122
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.68
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.7
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87847938f5708b2509b279369c96572254bcf2ba https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9590d32e090ea2751e131ae5273859ca22f5ac14 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da5736f516a664a9e1ff74902663c64c423045d2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da93a12876f8b969df7316dc93aac7e725f88252 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee2e931b2b46de9af7f681258e8ec8e2cd81cfc6

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56715? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ionic: Fix netdev notifier unregister on failure If register_netdev() fails, then the driver leaks the netdev notifier. Fix this by calling ionic_lif_unregister() on register_netdev() failure. This will also call ionic_lif_unregister_phc() if it has already been registered. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-56715? +

CVE-2024-56715 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-2024-56715? +

CVE-2024-56715 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-2024-56715? +

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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