Linux Kernel up to 6.11.6 hdcp intel_hdcp_get_capability null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.6. The impacted element is the function intel_hdcp_get_capability of the component hdcp. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-53051. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.6 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function intel_hdcp_get_capability of the component hdcp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/i915/hdcp: Add encoder check in intel_hdcp_get_capability Sometimes during hotplug scenario or suspend/resume scenario encoder is not always initialized when intel_hdcp_get_capability add a check to avoid kernel null pointer dereference.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-53051 since 11/19/2024. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213018 (SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2024:4314-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.11.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4912e8fb3c37/31b42af516af is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (213018) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3509). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Avamar
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • IBM DataPower Gateway
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 213018
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2024:4314-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.11.7
Patch: 4912e8fb3c37/31b42af516af

Timelineinfo

11/19/2024 🔍
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12/07/2025 +383 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285314
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3509 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

Entryinfo

Created: 11/19/2024 19:34
Updated: 12/07/2025 17:54
Changes: 11/19/2024 19:34 (59), 12/14/2024 17:44 (2), 07/18/2025 14:15 (7), 10/02/2025 09:19 (11), 12/07/2025 17:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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