CVE-2024-38590: RDMA/hns: Modify the print level of CQE error

Published Jun 19, 2024
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Updated

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

RDMA/hns: Modify the print level of CQE error

Too much print may lead to a panic in kernel. Change ibdeverr() to ibdeverrratelimited(), and change the printing level of cqe dump to debug level.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.8<5.10.219
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.161
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.9.3
debian/linux<6.1.94-1
6.1.94-1
debian/linux<6.8.12-1
6.8.12-1
debian/linux<6.8.12-1
6.8.12-1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.94-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.12-1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
  4. Configuration

    Change ibdev_err() to ibdev_err_ratelimited() in RDMA/hns code to rate-limit CQE error printing.

    Linux kernel (RDMA/hns) ibdev_err() call = ibdev_err_ratelimited()
  5. Configuration

    Change the printing level of CQE dump from the current level to debug to reduce log volume and avoid kernel panic risk.

    Linux kernel (RDMA/hns) printing level for cqe dump = debug

Event History

Jun 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38590?

CVE-2024-38590 has a moderate severity level due to potential kernel panic caused by excessive error logging.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38590?

To fix CVE-2024-38590, update your Linux kernel to one of the fixed versions, such as 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or higher.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-38590?

CVE-2024-38590 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.223, 6.1.123, and other specified versions.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2024-38590?

CVE-2024-38590 involves the RDMA subsystem of the Linux kernel, particularly related to error logging in the error handling of Completion Queue Entries.

5

Is CVE-2024-38590 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2024-38590 is publicly known and reported in security advisories related to the Linux kernel.

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