CVE-2024-56537
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Dec 27, 2024
Updated: Jan 31, 2025
CWE ID 476
Summary
CVE-2024-56537 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. This issue involves the drm (Direct Rendering Manager) subsystem and specifically the xlnx (Xilinx) driver for ZynqMP displays. The flaw lies in the zynqmp_disp_create_layers function where, under certain error conditions, the layer information can be null when releasing it, potentially leading to unintended behavior or crashes. The vulnerability has been addressed in recent Linux kernel updates.
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Affected Products
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- LINUX