SB20241022288 - Resource management error in Linux kernel infiniband core driver 



SB20241022288 - Resource management error in Linux kernel infiniband core driver

Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241022288
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) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47693)

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

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the ib_cache_setup_one() function in drivers/infiniband/core/cache.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.