#VU93437 Improper locking in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-36022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93437

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36022

CWE-ID: CWE-667

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the amdgpu_drv_delayed_reset_work_handler() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_drv.c, within the amdgpu_amdkfd_drm_client_create() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_amdkfd.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f8154f775197d0021b690c2945d6a4d8094c8f6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f679fd6057fbf5ab34aaee28d58b7f81af0cbf48

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.