SB20240731191 - Input validation error in Linux kernel net ppp driver 



SB20240731191 - Input validation error in Linux kernel net ppp driver

Published: July 31, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240731191
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41044)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ppp_read() and ppp_write() functions in drivers/net/ppp/ppp_generic.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.