SB20250502237 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel arm64 kernel 



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

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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.