In the Linux kernel, the IPMI monitor interface lacks proper error recovery when a message allocation fails, leaving the driver in an unusable state. This can stall IPMI operations and degrade system stability, effectively causing a denial of service. The weakness is a failure to handle resource allocation errors.

All Linux kernel distributions that ship the default IPMI driver are affected; the issue is present in the kernel's IPMI silicon interface, regardless of vendor or distribution.

The CVSS score is not available publicly. EPSS is not provided and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. Exploitation requires a kernel‑space memory allocation failure, which is unlikely to be triggered remotely without elevated privileges. The risk is considered moderate; systems should address the defect promptly.