VDB-289553 · CVE-2024-56666 · WID-SEC-2024-3762

Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5 DRM pqm_uninit return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pqm_uninit of the component DRM. The manipulation leads to return value. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-56666. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function pqm_uninit of the component DRM. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: Dereference null return value In the function pqm_uninit there is a call-assignment of "pdd = kfd_get_process_device_data" which could be null, and this value was later dereferenced without checking.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-56666 since 12/27/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/12/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.12.6 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 768442d918932c4da09003f1fd6be1750b93a4ba/a592bb19abdc2072875c87da606461bfd7821b08 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 vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3762). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

Debian Linux
Amazon Linux 2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu Linux
SUSE Linux
Oracle Linux
RESF Rocky Linux
Dell NetWorker
Dell Avamar
Red Hat OpenShift
IBM QRadar SIEM
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Open Source Linux Kernel
IBM DataPower Gateway
Dell Secure Connect Gateway

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.6
Patch: 768442d918932c4da09003f1fd6be1750b93a4ba/a592bb19abdc2072875c87da606461bfd7821b08

Timelineinfo

12/27/2024 🔍
12/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/12/2026 +381 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-56666 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-56666
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289553
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3762 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2024 18:32
Updated: 01/12/2026 20:25
Changes: 12/27/2024 18:32 (58), 07/25/2025 06:29 (7), 01/12/2026 20:25 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.