SB2024082185 - Improper locking in Linux kernel io_uring 



SB2024082185 - Improper locking in Linux kernel io_uring

Published: August 21, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024082185
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-2023-52903)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the io_iopoll_complete() function in io_uring/io_uring.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.