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CVE-2024-46750

kernel: PCI: Add missing bridge lock to pci_bus_lock()

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 18, 2024

Updated · October 29, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's PCI subsystem. A local attacker could exploit a missing bridge lock in the pci_bus_lock() function. This vulnerability allows users of pci_reset_bus() to trigger unlocked secondary bus resets, which can lead to a system crash, resulting in a denial of service.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-667 · Improper Locking