SB2024082235 - Improper locking in Linux kernel
Published: August 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024082235
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-2022-48940)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the include/linux/bpf.h. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/719d1c2524c89ada78c4c9202641c1d9e942a322
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eca9bd215d2233de79d930fa97aefbce03247a98
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8abb0c3dc1e28454851a00f8b7333d9695d566c
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.26
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.12
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.17