SB2024051333 - Denial of service in Linux kernel



SB2024051333 - Denial of service in Linux kernel

Published: May 13, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024051333
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) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52578)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a data race within the br_handle_frame_finish() function in net/bridge/br_input.c. A local user can exploit the race and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.