SB20240603218 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel tee optee driver



SB20240603218 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel tee optee driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB20240603218
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-2024-35785)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the optee_register_device() function in drivers/tee/optee/device.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.