SB2025020433 - Improper locking in Linux kernel core en_accel driver
Published: February 4, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025020433
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 locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21674)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the mlx5e_xfrm_add_state() and mlx5e_xfrm_del_state() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/mellanox/mlx5/core/en_accel/ipsec.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.