SB20250226502 - Improper locking in Linux kernel usb stk1160 driver 



SB20250226502 - Improper locking in Linux kernel usb stk1160 driver

Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250226502
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-2022-49247)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the stk1160_uninit_isoc(), stk1160_stop_streaming() and stk1160_clear_queue() functions in drivers/media/usb/stk1160/stk1160-v4l.c, within the stk1160_disconnect() function in drivers/media/usb/stk1160/stk1160-core.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.