SB2024061315 - Improper locking in Linux kernel scsi bnx2fc driver



SB2024061315 - Improper locking in Linux kernel scsi bnx2fc driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061315
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) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36919)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the bnx2fc_free_session_resc() function in drivers/scsi/bnx2fc/bnx2fc_tgt.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.