SB2024062595 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel hw mana driver
Published: June 25, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024062595
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38542)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the mana_ib_install_cq_cb() function in drivers/infiniband/hw/mana/cq.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f12afddfb142587d786df9e3cc4862190d3e2ec8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/168f6fbde0eabd71d1f4133df7d001a950b96977
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f79edef79b6a2161f4124112f9b0c46891bb0b74
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.8.12