CVE-2024-35959: net/mlx5e: Fix mlx5e_priv_init() cleanup flow
First published: Mon May 20 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: Fix mlx5e_priv_init() cleanup flow The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-35959">CVE-2024-35959</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052019-CVE-2024-35959-6e06@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052019-CVE-2024-35959-6e06@gregkh/T</a>
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.1.87 | 6.1.87 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.28 | 6.6.28 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8.7 | 6.8.7 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.9 | 6.9 |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6bd77865fda662913dcb5722a66a773840370aa7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad26f26abd353113dea4e8d5ebadccdab9b61e76
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ecb829459a841198e142f72fadab56424ae96519
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9ac93b6f3de34aa0bb983b9be4f69ca50fc70f3
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-35959
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-35959
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052019-CVE-2024-35959-6e06@gregkh/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2281924
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4211
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4352
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9315
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2270
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2281923
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-35959
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35959
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-35959
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-35959
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/ecb829459a841198e142f72fadab56424ae96519
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-35959?
CVE-2024-35959 has a medium severity rating as it involves a cleanup flow issue in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35959?
To fix CVE-2024-35959, upgrade to the latest kernel versions such as 6.1.87, 6.6.28, 6.8.7, 6.9, or specific Debian Linux versions listed in the advisory.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-35959?
CVE-2024-35959 affects multiple kernel versions, specifically those prior to 6.1.87, 6.6.28, 6.8.7, and 6.9.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-35959?
Users and systems running the affected versions of the Linux kernel on Red Hat or Debian distributions may be impacted by CVE-2024-35959.
What component is affected by CVE-2024-35959?
CVE-2024-35959 affects the net/mlx5e component within the Linux kernel.
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