CVE-2024-46679: ethtool: check device is present when getting link settings
Published Sep 13, 2024
·Updated
ethtool: check device is present when getting link settings
Affected Software
18 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.33<5.4.283
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.225
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.166
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.108
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.49
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc5
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
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46679?
CVE-2024-46679 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-46679?
To fix CVE-2024-46679, update your Linux kernel to the specified patched versions such as 5.10.226-1 or 6.1.123-1.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46679?
CVE-2024-46679 affects various versions of the Linux kernel including 5.10.223-1 and earlier.
4
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-46679?
CVE-2024-46679 impacts systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel across multiple distributions.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-46679?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-46679; the recommended action is to apply the security update.