SB20241230207 - Improper locking in Linux kernel usb usx2y 



SB20241230207 - Improper locking in Linux kernel usb usx2y

Published: December 30, 2024 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241230207
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) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56533)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the snd_usx2y_disconnect() function in sound/usb/usx2y/usbusx2y.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.