SB2024070434 - Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel s390 block driver



SB2024070434 - Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel s390 block driver

Published: July 4, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024070434
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) Incorrect calculation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27054)

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the dasd_generic_set_online() function in drivers/s390/block/dasd.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.