SB2024110744 - Memory leak in Linux kernel hw bnxt_re driver
Published: November 7, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024110744
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) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50172)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the bnxt_re_setup_chip_ctx() function in drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/main.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/73e04a6114e08b5eb10e589e12b680955accb376
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/595fa9b17201028d35f92d450fc0ecda873fe469
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fc5410f225d1651580a4aeb7c72f55e28673b53
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11.6
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.59