SB2024060348 - Improper locking in Linux kernel amd pds_core driver 



SB2024060348 - Improper locking in Linux kernel amd pds_core driver

Published: June 3, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060348
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) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35968)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the pdsc_init_pf() function in drivers/net/ethernet/amd/pds_core/main.c, within the pdsc_devcmd_reset() function in drivers/net/ethernet/amd/pds_core/dev.c, within the pdsc_teardown() and pdsc_check_pci_health() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/amd/pds_core/core.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.