SB20250117117 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel controller dwc driver



SB20250117117 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel controller dwc driver

Published: January 17, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250117117
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-2024-57809)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the IMX_PCIE_FLAG_HAS_SERDES BIT(), imx_pcie_suspend_noirq() and imx_pcie_resume_noirq() functions in drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pci-imx6.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.