Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1 octeontx2-pf otx2_ethtool.c otx2_mbox_get_rsp unusual condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1 and classified as problematic. This affects the function otx2_mbox_get_rsp of the file otx2_ethtool.c of the component octeontx2-pf. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-56728. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1. Affected by this issue is the function otx2_mbox_get_rsp of the file otx2_ethtool.c of the component octeontx2-pf. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-754. The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_ethtool.c Add error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-56728 since 12/27/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/14/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216191 (SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0428-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.10.231, 5.15.174, 6.1.120, 6.6.64, 6.11.11 or 6.12.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5ff9de1f2712cbca53da2e37d831eea7ffcb43b6/55c41b97001a09bb490ffa2e667e251d75d15ab1/05a6ce174c0c724e5914e1e5efd826bab8f382b4/c0f64fd73b60aee85f88c270c9d714ead27a7b7a/6cda142cee032b8fe65ee11f78721721c3988feb/2db2194727b1f49a5096c1c3981adef1b7638733/e26f8eac6bb20b20fdb8f7dc695711ebce4c7c5c 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 (216191) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3762). Once again VulDB remains the best source for 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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unusual condition
CWE: CWE-754
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216191
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0428-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 5.10.231/5.15.174/6.1.120/6.6.64/6.11.11/6.12.2
Patch: 5ff9de1f2712cbca53da2e37d831eea7ffcb43b6/55c41b97001a09bb490ffa2e667e251d75d15ab1/05a6ce174c0c724e5914e1e5efd826bab8f382b4/c0f64fd73b60aee85f88c270c9d714ead27a7b7a/6cda142cee032b8fe65ee11f78721721c3988feb/2db2194727b1f49a5096c1c3981adef1b7638733/e26f8eac6bb20b20fdb8f7dc695711ebce4c7c5c

Timelineinfo

12/27/2024 🔍
12/29/2024 +2 days 🔍
12/29/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2026 +412 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-56728 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-56728
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289748
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3762 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2024 13:13
Updated: 02/14/2026 19:43
Changes: 12/29/2024 13:13 (58), 01/08/2025 09:13 (13), 02/13/2025 09:35 (2), 02/14/2026 19:43 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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