SB20240918104 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel hwmon driver
Published: September 18, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240918104
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 error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46768)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the hp_wmi_notify() function in drivers/hwmon/hp-wmi-sensors.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/217539e994e53206bbf3fb330261cc78c480d311
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b19c83ba108aa66226da5b79810e4d19e005f12
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a54da9df75cd1b4b5028f6c60f9a211532680585
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10.10
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.51