SB2024051345 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel scsi device driver
Published: May 13, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024051345
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-2021-47182)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the scsi_mode_sense() function in drivers/scsi/scsi_lib.c. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.