SB2024110596 - Resource management error in Linux kernel gadget udc driver



SB2024110596 - Resource management error in Linux kernel gadget udc driver

Published: November 5, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024110596
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-2024-50100)

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

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the dummy_urb_enqueue(), dummy_urb_dequeue(), dummy_timer(), dummy_bus_resume() and dummy_stop() functions in drivers/usb/gadget/udc/dummy_hcd.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.