SB2024071333 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel scsi mpt3sas driver



SB2024071333 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel scsi mpt3sas driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2024071333
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) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40901)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the mpt3sas_base_attach() and _base_check_ioc_facts_changes() functions in drivers/scsi/mpt3sas/mpt3sas_base.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.