CVE-2024-26830: i40e: Do not allow untrusted VF to remove administratively set MAC

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

i40e: Do not allow untrusted VF to remove administratively set MAC

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=3.14<6.1.79
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.18
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc4
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<6.1.79
6.1.79
redhat/kernel<6.6.18
6.6.18
redhat/kernel<6.7.6
6.7.6
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.79
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.18
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.7.6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux kernel/i40e to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-26830

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:43 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:46 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:20 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:14 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:14 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26830?

CVE-2024-26830 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow untrusted virtual functions to remove administratively set MAC addresses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26830?

To mitigate CVE-2024-26830, update to the fixed kernel versions 6.1.79, 6.6.18, 6.7.6, 6.8 for Red Hat or ensure your Debian system uses versions 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26830?

CVE-2024-26830 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.1.79, 6.6.18, 6.7.6, 6.8 for Red Hat and versions up to 5.10.223-1 and 5.10.226-1 for Debian.

4

Is CVE-2024-26830 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2024-26830 is being actively exploited in the wild.

5

What impact does CVE-2024-26830 have on system security?

CVE-2024-26830 could lead to unauthorized MAC address changes, potentially impacting network security and traffic management.

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