SB20241230224 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel hsr



SB20241230224 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel hsr

Published: December 30, 2024 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241230224
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) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56639)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the hsr_init_skb(), send_hsr_supervision_frame() and send_prp_supervision_frame() functions in net/hsr/hsr_device.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.