SB20241230246 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel gpio driver
Published: December 30, 2024 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241230246
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56671)
CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the gnr_gpio_irq_set_type() and gnr_gpio_probe() functions in drivers/gpio/gpio-graniterapids.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.