SB20240620249 - Resource management error in Linux kernel comedi drivers driver



SB20240620249 - Resource management error in Linux kernel comedi drivers driver

Published: June 20, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240620249
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) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27001)

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

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the vmk80xx_find_usb_endpoints() function in drivers/comedi/drivers/vmk80xx.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.