CVE-2024-38540: bnxt_re: avoid shift undefined behavior in bnxt_qplib_alloc_init_hwq
First published: Wed Jun 19 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnxt_re: avoid shift undefined behavior in bnxt_qplib_alloc_init_hwq The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-38540">CVE-2024-38540</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024061947-CVE-2024-38540-1d0a@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024061947-CVE-2024-38540-1d0a@gregkh/T</a>
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.33 | 6.6.33 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8.12 | 6.8.12 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.9.3 | 6.9.3 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.10 | 6.10 |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.7<6.1.117 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.33 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.8.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.9<6.9.3 | |
| 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 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/627493443f3a8458cb55cdae1da254a7001123bc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/78cfd17142ef70599d6409cbd709d94b3da58659
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b799c00cea6fcfe5b501bbaeb228c8821acb753
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a658f011d89dd20cf2c7cb4760ffd79201700b98
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-38540
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38540
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38540
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-38540
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38540
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-38540
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024061947-CVE-2024-38540-1d0a@gregkh/T
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5928
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6206
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6268
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6267
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6297
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8870
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8856
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293459
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/78cfd17142ef70599d6409cbd709d94b3da58659
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84d2f29152184f0d72ed7c9648c4ee6927df4e59
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38540?
The severity of CVE-2024-38540 has been assessed, but specific severity levels (like CVSS scores) are not provided in the description.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38540?
To fix CVE-2024-38540, you should upgrade to the specified remediation versions of the kernel as outlined by your distribution.
What are the affected versions related to CVE-2024-38540?
CVE-2024-38540 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, including Red Hat kernel versions below 6.6.33 and Debian Linux versions up to 5.10.226-1.
Which distributions are impacted by CVE-2024-38540?
CVE-2024-38540 impacts Red Hat and Debian distributions.
Is CVE-2024-38540 related to a specific component of the Linux kernel?
Yes, CVE-2024-38540 is related to the bnxt_re component within the Linux kernel.
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