CVE-2022-49858: octeontx2-pf: Fix SQE threshold checking

Published May 1, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

octeontx2-pf: Fix SQE threshold checking

Current way of checking available SQE count which is based on HW updated SQB count could result in driver submitting an SQE even before CQE for the previously transmitted SQE at the same index is processed in NAPI resulting losing SKB pointers, hence a leak. Fix this by checking a consumer index which is updated once CQE is processed.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<6.0.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc4

Event History

May 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49858?

CVE-2022-49858 is rated as medium severity due to potential impacts on system stability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-49858?

To mitigate CVE-2022-49858, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that includes the fix for the vulnerability.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-49858?

CVE-2022-49858 affects the Linux kernel used in various Linux distributions and systems utilizing the affected features.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-49858 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2022-49858 could lead to issues with the submission of SQE before its completion, potentially degrading system performance.

5

Is CVE-2022-49858 being actively exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no publicly available reports of CVE-2022-49858 being actively exploited in the wild.

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