SB2024091219 - Improper locking in Linux kernel core lib driver
Published: September 12, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024091219
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45017)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the ipsec_fs_roce_tx_mpv_create() and ipsec_fs_roce_rx_mpv_create() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/mellanox/mlx5/core/lib/ipsec_fs_roce.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.