SB2024110569 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel
Published: November 5, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024110569
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50123)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the tools/include/uapi/linux/bpf.h, include/uapi/linux/bpf.h, include/linux/bpf_types.h. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.