CVE-2024-56752: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/nouveau/gr/gf100: Fix missing unlock in gf100_gr_chan_new() When the call to gf100_grctx_generate() fails, unlock gr->fecs.mutex before returning the error. Fixes smatch warning: drivers/gpu/drm/nouveau/nvkm/engine/gr/gf100.c:480 gf100_gr_chan_new() warn: inconsistent returns '&gr->fecs.mutex'.

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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	6.2 — 6.6.64
linux	linux_kernel	6.11.0 — 6.11.11
linux	linux_kernel	6.12 — 6.12.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22b4a623c0f230540f02f4358744cce62ae12dbf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/237f2dbfa00576bb1aa8dc2dce403c64e53270e6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24b1df744ef444f9846f52de4985790a5fd1c0de https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2f599046c671d6b46d93aed95b37241ce4504cf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56752? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/nouveau/gr/gf100: Fix missing unlock in gf100_gr_chan_new() When the call to gf100_grctx_generate() fails, unlock gr->fecs.mutex before returning the error. Fixes smatch warning: drivers/gpu/drm/nouveau/nvkm/engine/gr/gf100.c:480 gf100_gr_chan_new() warn: inconsistent returns '&gr->fecs.mutex'. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-56752? +

CVE-2024-56752 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-2024-56752? +

CVE-2024-56752 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-2024-56752? +

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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