SB20240608248 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel hw mlx5 driver
Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240608248
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47481)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the reg_create() and create_user_odp_mr() functions in drivers/infiniband/hw/mlx5/mr.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.