SB2024053068 - Memory leak in Linux kernel core driver

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SB2024053068 - Memory leak in Linux kernel core driver

Published: May 30, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024053068
CSH 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 vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47345)

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the cma_resolve_ib_route() function in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References