SB2024090533 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel net bonding driver 



SB2024090533 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel net bonding driver

Published: September 5, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024090533
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) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44989)

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

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the bond_ipsec_del_sa_all() function in drivers/net/bonding/bond_main.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.