SB2024062678 - Improper locking in Linux kernel hw irdma driver
Published: June 26, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024062678
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48694)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the irdma_generate_flush_completions() function in drivers/infiniband/hw/irdma/utils.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14d148401c5202fec3a071e24785481d540b22c3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5becc531a3fa8da75158a8993f56cc3e0717716e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ead54ced6321099978d30d62dc49c282a6e70574
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.116
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.19.9
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.0