SB2024071070 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel pci hda



SB2024071070 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel pci hda

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2024071070
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 error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39491)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the cs35l56_hda_unbind(), cs35l56_hda_common_probe() and cs35l56_hda_remove() functions in sound/pci/hda/cs35l56_hda.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.