SB2024061065 - Memory leak in Linux kernel hw hfi1 driver 



SB2024061065 - Memory leak in Linux kernel hw hfi1 driver

Published: June 10, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061065
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) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47398)

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the hfi1_ipoib_tx_timeout() function in drivers/infiniband/hw/hfi1/ipoib_tx.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.