SB20250502237 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel arm64 kernel
Published: May 2, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250502237
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) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49888)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the cortex_a76_erratum_1463225_svc_handler() function in arch/arm64/kernel/entry-common.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.