CVE-2024-46765: ice: protect XDP configuration with a mutex
ice: protect XDP configuration with a mutex
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.51.1-5 - Configuration
Add an additional VSI state flag named "ICE_VSI_REBUILD_PENDING" and use it so that ice_xdp() / related XDP configuration and PF reset/XDP teardown do not race with ice_vsi_rebuild() during the window between ice_vsi_close() and ice_vsi_rebuild().
Linux kernel ice driver (ice_xdp / ice_vsi_rebuild / ice_vsi_open / ice_vsi_close) VSI state flag = ICE_VSI_REBUILD_PENDING
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46765?
CVE-2024-46765 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46765?
To remediate CVE-2024-46765, update your Linux kernel to version 6.12.11-1 or later.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46765?
CVE-2024-46765 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.5 to 6.6.51 and several pre-release versions of 6.11.
What could be the potential impact of CVE-2024-46765?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-46765 includes data consistency issues caused by possible asynchronous PF resets.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-46765 if an update cannot be applied immediately?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2024-46765; upgrading to the patched version is recommended.