SB20241022257 - Resource management error in Linux kernel powerpc net



SB20241022257 - Resource management error in Linux kernel powerpc net

Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241022257
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) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48998)

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

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the bpf_jit_build_prologue(), bpf_jit_emit_common_epilogue() and bpf_jit_emit_tail_call() functions in arch/powerpc/net/bpf_jit_comp32.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.