SB2024062044 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel perf hisilicon driver



SB2024062044 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel perf hisilicon driver

Published: June 20, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062044
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38569)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the hisi_pcie_pmu_validate_event_group() function in drivers/perf/hisilicon/hisi_pcie_pmu.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.