CVE-2024-40996: bpf: Avoid splat in pskb_pull_reason
bpf: Avoid splat in pskbpullreason
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-40996?
CVE-2024-40996 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to potential system instability due to a debug hint being triggered excessively.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-40996?
CVE-2024-40996 affects various Linux kernel versions including those between 6.1.86 to 6.1.96, between 6.6.27 to 6.6.36, and several release candidates of 6.10.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40996?
To fix CVE-2024-40996, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel such as 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or 6.12.12-1.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-40996 on system performance?
CVE-2024-40996 may cause performance issues as it leads to frequent debug hints in the network buffer processing, potentially affecting network performance.
Does CVE-2024-40996 affect all Linux distributions?
CVE-2024-40996 can impact any distribution using the affected versions of the Linux kernel, so it's important to check the kernel version in use.