SB2024060396 - Improper locking in Linux kernel can j1939



SB2024060396 - Improper locking in Linux kernel can j1939

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060396
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-2023-52638)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the j1939_jsk_add(), j1939_sk_recv_match(), j1939_sk_recv(), j1939_sk_errqueue() and j1939_sk_netdev_event_netdown() functions in net/can/j1939/socket.c, within the j1939_netdev_start() function in net/can/j1939/main.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.