CVE-2024-26684: net: stmmac: xgmac: fix handling of DPP safety error for DMA channels

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

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

net: stmmac: xgmac: fix handling of DPP safety error for DMA channels

Commit 56e58d6c8a56 ("net: stmmac: Implement Safety Features in XGMAC core") checks and reports safety errors, but leaves the Data Path Parity Errors for each channel in DMA unhandled at all, lead to a storm of interrupt. Fix it by checking and clearing the DMADPPInterruptStatus register.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4<5.4.269
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.78
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.17
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:01 AM
Description
May 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:28 PM
Description
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:14 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26684?

CVE-2024-26684 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26684?

To fix CVE-2024-26684, you should upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, such as 5.10.223-1 or later.

3

What versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-26684?

CVE-2024-26684 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel including 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, and 6.12.11-1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-26684?

The impact of CVE-2024-26684 could potentially allow unauthorized access or manipulation in network communication handling within the affected kernel versions.

5

Is CVE-2024-26684 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2024-26684 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability, and details are available in various security advisories.

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