CVE-2024-56752

CVE-2024-56752 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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'.

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'.
How severe is CVE-2024-56752?
CVE-2024-56752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-56752 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56752?
CVE-2024-56752 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56752?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56752 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-56752 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53395.
When was CVE-2024-56752 published?
CVE-2024-56752 was published on 2024-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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