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CVE-2024-27014: net/mlx5e: Prevent deadlock while disabling aRFS

First published: Wed May 01 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: Prevent deadlock while disabling aRFS The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-27014">CVE-2024-27014</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050149-CVE-2024-27014-d2dc@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050149-CVE-2024-27014-d2dc@gregkh/T</a>

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<6.1.88
6.1.88
redhat/kernel<6.6.29
6.6.29
redhat/kernel<6.8.8
6.8.8
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux kernel>=5.13<5.15.157
Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.88
Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.29
Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.8
Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Fedora=38
Fedora=39
Fedora=40
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1<=5.10.226-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.16-1

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0080bf99499468030248ebd25dd645e487dcecdc

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46efa4d5930cf3c2af8c01f75e0a47e4fc045e3b

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48c4bb81df19402d4346032353d0795260255e3b

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fef965764cf562f28afb997b626fc7c3cec99693

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/45bf454ae88414e80b80979ebb2c22bd66ea7d1b

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/fef965764cf562f28afb997b626fc7c3cec99693

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-27014?

    CVE-2024-27014 has a moderate severity rating due to issues related to deadlock in the Linux kernel's mlx5e network driver.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-27014?

    To fix CVE-2024-27014, update the Linux kernel to versions 6.1.88, 6.6.29, or 6.8.8, or apply any appropriate patches provided by your distribution.

  • Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-27014?

    CVE-2024-27014 affects several versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those below 6.1.88, 6.6.29, and 6.8.8.

  • Is CVE-2024-27014 specific to certain distributions?

    Yes, CVE-2024-27014 affects specific packages in Red Hat and Debian distributions, among others.

  • What components are impacted by CVE-2024-27014?

    CVE-2024-27014 primarily impacts the mlx5e driver in the Linux kernel, related to aRFS functionality.

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