Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2024-56667
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 6.6.74
**Description**
A NULL pointer dereference error in the `drm/i915` component of the Linux kernel has been resolved. The issue occurred when the `intel context` structure contained `NULL`, causing a NULL pointer dereference error in `drm info()`.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions prior to 6.6.74, update to version 6.6.74 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `drm/i915` component until a patch is available.