SB2024062188 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel nfc nci

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SB2024062188 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel nfc nci

Published: June 21, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062188
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) Use of uninitialized resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38381)

CWE-ID: CWE-908 - Use of Uninitialized Resource

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 use of uninitialized resource within the nci_core_ntf_packet() and nci_rx_work() functions in net/nfc/nci/core.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References