Linux Kernel up to 6.12.6 ivpu_bo_list null pointer dereference

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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.6 and classified as critical. This affects the function ivpu_bo_list. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-54455. No exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.6. Affected by this issue is the function ivpu_bo_list. 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: accel/ivpu: Fix general protection fault in ivpu_bo_list() Check if ctx is not NULL before accessing its fields.
The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-54455 since 01/11/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233479 (Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities (USN-7380-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading to version 6.12.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch a1e597ee5920a6aabdf4dfc3bf76e55e1b115e23/4b2efb9db0c22a130bbd1275e489b42c02d08050 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 (233479) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0047). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Affected
- Debian Linux
- IBM DataPower Gateway
- 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
- Dell Secure Connect Gateway
- Siemens SIMATIC S7
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 233479
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities (USN-7380-1)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.7
Patch: a1e597ee5920a6aabdf4dfc3bf76e55e1b115e23/4b2efb9db0c22a130bbd1275e489b42c02d08050
Timeline
01/11/2025 🔍01/11/2025 🔍
01/11/2025 🔍
08/01/2026 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-54455 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-54455
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-291260
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0047 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service
Entry
Created: 01/11/2025 16:37Updated: 08/01/2026 01:20
Changes: 01/11/2025 16:37 (58), 03/29/2025 08:24 (2), 10/16/2025 19:23 (11), 01/25/2026 19:34 (7), 08/01/2026 01:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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