SB2024062073 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ethernet broadcom driver 



SB2024062073 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ethernet broadcom driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062073
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) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47587)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the tdma_port_write_desc_addr() and bcm_sysport_open() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/broadcom/bcmsysport.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.