SB2024053038 - Memory leak in Linux kernel r8188eu os_dep driver
Published: May 30, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024053038
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) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47570)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the rtw_wx_read32() function in drivers/staging/r8188eu/os_dep/ioctl_linux.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.