SB20250117125 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel nvme target driver
Published: January 17, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250117125
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53681)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the nvmet_root_discovery_nqn_store() function in drivers/nvme/target/configfs.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.