SB2024071772 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ipv4



SB2024071772 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ipv4

Published: July 17, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024071772
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-2022-48810)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the ip6mr_rules_init() function in net/ipv6/ip6mr.c, within the ipmr_rules_init() function in net/ipv4/ipmr.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.