SB2024040966 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel accel driver 



SB2024040966 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel accel driver

Published: April 9, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024040966
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50431)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak within the sec_attest_info() function in drivers/accel/habanalabs/common/habanalabs_ioctl.c. A local user can cause information leak to user space.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.