SB20240620133 - Improper locking in Linux kernel
Published: June 20, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240620133
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-2009-1243)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking error. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.29.1
- http://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Linux-kernel-denial-of-service-via-proc-net-udp-8586
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34329
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/01/4
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34478
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0924
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49595
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=30842f2989aacfaba3ccb39829b3417be9313dbe