SB20250117122 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel infiniband core driver 



SB20250117122 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel infiniband core driver

Published: January 17, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250117122
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57890)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the uverbs_request_next_ptr(), ib_uverbs_post_send() and ib_uverbs_unmarshall_recv() functions in drivers/infiniband/core/uverbs_cmd.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.