CVE-2024-45030: igb: cope with large MAX_SKB_FRAGS

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

igb: cope with large MAXSKBFRAGS

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.4<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
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed 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 Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch igb: cope with large MAX_SKB_FRAGS
  3. Configuration

    If feasible as a workaround, set MAX_SKB_FRAG to 17 because MAX_SKB_FRAGS=17 works while MAX_SKB_FRAGS=45 causes payload corruption on TX.

    igb driver (Linux) MAX_SKB_FRAG = 17

Event History

Sep 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:14 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jan 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45030?

CVE-2024-45030 has been identified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45030?

To fix CVE-2024-45030, update the Linux kernel to a version that is above the affected ranges, such as 5.10.223-1 or 6.12.11-1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-45030?

CVE-2024-45030 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, including versions between 6.4 to 6.6.48 and 6.7 to 6.10.7.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-45030?

The impact of CVE-2024-45030 includes potential payload corruption during transmission due to improper handling of large MAX_SKB_FRAG values by the igb driver.

5

Is CVE-2024-45030 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-45030 may be exploitable if an attacker can transmit specially crafted packets to the vulnerable system.

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