SB2024061365 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel hisilicon hns driver 



SB2024061365 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel hisilicon hns driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061365
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47548)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the hns_dsaf_ge_srst_by_port() function in drivers/net/ethernet/hisilicon/hns/hns_dsaf_misc.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.