SB20240531520 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel iommu amd driver 



SB20240531520 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel iommu amd driver

Published: May 31, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240531520
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47140)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the amd_iommu_probe_finalize() function in drivers/iommu/amd/iommu.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.