SB20250117133 - Resource management error in Linux kernel intel igb driver



SB20250117133 - Resource management error in Linux kernel intel igb driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB20250117133
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-2024-52332)

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

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the igb_init_module() function in drivers/net/ethernet/intel/igb/igb_main.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.