SB2024112062 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel intel ice driver
Published: November 20, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024112062
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) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53048)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the ARRAY_SIZE() and ice_cgu_get_pin_desc() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/intel/ice/ice_ptp_hw.c, within the ice_dpll_init_worker() and ice_dpll_init_info_direct_pins() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/intel/ice/ice_dpll.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.