SB20260528229 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ethernet mscc driver



SB20260528229 - Improper locking in Linux kernel ethernet mscc driver

Published: May 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260528229
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45849)

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking in ocelot_port_xmit_inj() when transmitting frames through the register injection path. A local user can trigger the vulnerable code path to cause a denial of service.

The FDMA path is not affected because it uses a different locking mechanism.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.