SB2024091382 - Resource management error in Linux kernel serial 8250 driver
Published: September 13, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024091382
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) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46703)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the omap8250_suspend() and omap8250_resume() functions in drivers/tty/serial/8250/8250_omap.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.