SB2024111946 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel ethernet xilinx driver
Published: November 19, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024111946
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 error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50297)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the axienet_start_xmit_dmaengine() function in drivers/net/ethernet/xilinx/xilinx_axienet_main.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.