Improper locking in Linux kernel iommu intel driver



Published: 2024-06-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-35957
CWE-ID CWE-667
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper locking

EUVDB-ID: #VU91514

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35957

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3
External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fba8ca3e6f608b92e54271fdbd3ce569361939fc
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89436f4f54125b1297aec1f466efd8acb4ec613d


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



###SIDEBAR###