CVE-2024-35834: xsk: recycle buffer in case Rx queue was full

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

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

xsk: recycle buffer in case Rx queue was full

Add missing xskbufffree() call when xskrcvzc() failed to produce descriptor to XSK Rx queue.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.15
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.3
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35834?

CVE-2024-35834 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35834?

To fix CVE-2024-35834, upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-35834?

CVE-2024-35834 affects all versions of the Linux kernel before the patch was applied.

4

What is the nature of CVE-2024-35834?

CVE-2024-35834 involves a flaw where the xsk buffer is not recycled properly when the Rx queue is full.

5

Is CVE-2024-35834 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-35834 is not known to be remotely exploitable as it requires specific conditions within the Linux kernel.

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