CVE-2024-44988: net: dsa: mv88e6xxx: Fix out-of-bound access

Published Sep 4, 2024
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Updated

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

net: dsa: mv88e6xxx: Fix out-of-bound access

If an ATU violation was caused by a CPU Load operation, the SPID could be larger than DSAMAXPORTS (the size of mv88e6xxxchip.ports[] array).

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19.21<4.20
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20.8<5.0
Linux Linux kernel>=5.0<5.4.283
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.225
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.166
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.107
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.48
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc4
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Sep 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:36 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44988?

CVE-2024-44988 has a severity rating that may vary based on the deployment context, but it is categorized as an out-of-bound access vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-44988?

To fix CVE-2024-44988, you should upgrade to the patched versions listed, such as linux version 5.10.226-1 or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-44988?

CVE-2024-44988 affects Linux kernel versions between 4.19.21 and 6.11-rc4, specifically those versions that fall within this range.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-44988?

The impact of CVE-2024-44988 includes potential out-of-bound memory access, which could lead to system instability or compromise if exploited.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-44988?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-44988; the recommended action is to update the kernel to a non-vulnerable version.

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