SB20240603104 - Improper locking in Linux kernel dma



SB20240603104 - Improper locking in Linux kernel dma

Published: June 3, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240603104
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-2023-52516)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the __dma_entry_alloc(), __dma_entry_alloc_check_leak() and dma_entry_alloc() functions in kernel/dma/debug.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.