SB2024082121 - Improper locking in Linux kernel hw hns driver
Published: August 21, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024082121
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43872)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the next_ceqe_sw_v2(), hns_roce_v2_msix_interrupt_eq(), hns_roce_ceq_work(), __hns_roce_request_irq() and __hns_roce_free_irq() functions in drivers/infiniband/hw/hns/hns_roce_hw_v2.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.