CVE-2024-42113: net: txgbe: initialize num_q_vectors for MSI/INTx interrupts

Published Jul 30, 2024
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Updated

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

net: txgbe: initialize numqvectors for MSI/INTx interrupts

When using MSI/INTx interrupts, wx->numqvectors is uninitialized. Thus there will be kernel panic in wxallocqvectors() to allocate queue vectors.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.133-16.12.22-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3<6.6.39
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc6

Event History

Jul 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:32 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42113?

The severity of CVE-2024-42113 is classified as critical due to the potential for kernel panic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42113?

To fix CVE-2024-42113, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.15-1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-42113?

CVE-2024-42113 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel provided by Debian.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-42113?

The impact of CVE-2024-42113 includes the risk of kernel panic when using MSI/INTx interrupts due to uninitialized q_vectors.

5

When was CVE-2024-42113 resolved?

CVE-2024-42113 was resolved in the latest updates of the affected Linux kernel versions.

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