SB20240620200 - Input validation error in Linux kernel tipc



SB20240620200 - Input validation error in Linux kernel tipc

Published: June 20, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240620200
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48711)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the tipc_mon_rcv() function in net/tipc/monitor.c, within the tipc_link_proto_rcv() function in net/tipc/link.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.