SB2024071617 - Denial of service in Linux kernel usb gadget driver



SB2024071617 - Denial of service in Linux kernel usb gadget driver

Published: July 16, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024071617
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) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25741)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources within the printer_write() in drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_printer.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.