SB20240608213 - Improper locking in Linux kernel iommu intel driver



SB20240608213 - Improper locking in Linux kernel iommu intel driver

Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240608213
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-2024-35957)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the intel_iommu_probe_device() and intel_iommu_release_device() functions in drivers/iommu/intel/iommu.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.