SB2024062213 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel usb storage driver
Published: June 22, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024062213
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) Use of uninitialized resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38619)
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 short_pack() and alauda_check_media() functions in drivers/usb/storage/alauda.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.