high CVSS 7.8

CVE-2024-57887·Kernel vulnerability

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm: adv7511: Fix use-after-free in adv7533_attach_dsi() The host_node pointer was assigned and freed in adv7533_parse_dt(), and later, adv7533_attach_dsi() uses the same. Fix this use-after-free issue by dropping of_node_put() in adv7533_parse_dt() and calling of_node_put() in error path of probe() and also in the remove().

Severity
high
Software
Kernel
Fixed in
6.12.9
Published
2025-01-15

Affected versions

From: 6.7

Until: 6.12.9

Fixed in: 6.12.9

How to fix this CVE

Update your Linux kernel to version 6.12.9 or later to resolve a use-after-free vulnerability in the ADV7511 display driver's DSI attachment code. This memory safety issue affects kernel versions 6.7 through 6.12.8 and requires a kernel upgrade followed by system reboot to take effect.

sudo dnf update kernel kernel-devel && sudo reboot

Defensia detects this vulnerability

How to check if you are affected

  1. Check installed kernel version: uname -r — verify if it falls between 6.7 and 6.12.8 (vulnerable range)
  2. Verify ADV7511 driver presence: grep -r 'adv7533' /sys/devices/ — confirms if the affected display driver component is loaded
  3. Search kernel logs for DSI initialization errors: journalctl -b | grep -i 'adv7511\|adv7533\|dsi' — look for driver probe failures or memory warnings
  4. Confirm fix application post-reboot: uname -r — ensure kernel version is 6.12.9 or higher

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-57887?

A use-after-free memory vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ADV7511 HDMI transmitter driver where a pointer freed during device tree parsing could be accessed later during DSI attachment, potentially leading to kernel memory corruption or crash.

Is CVE-2024-57887 being actively exploited?

No — this vulnerability is not currently listed on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and no public exploits are available. Exploitation requires local kernel-level access.

What versions of Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57887?

Linux kernel versions 6.7 through 6.12.8 are vulnerable. Version 6.12.9 and later include the fix.

How do I check if my server is vulnerable to CVE-2024-57887?

Run 'uname -r' and compare your kernel version to the vulnerable range (6.7–6.12.8). If your version falls within this range and you use ADV7511/ADV7533 display drivers, your system is vulnerable.

Does Defensia detect CVE-2024-57887?

Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed package versions against the NVD database. If the Linux kernel package is present on a monitored server, CVE-2024-57887 will appear in your dashboard with remediation steps.

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