CVE-2024-46861: usbnet: ipheth: do not stop RX on failing RX callback

Published Sep 27, 2024
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Updated

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

usbnet: ipheth: do not stop RX on failing RX callback

RX callbacks can fail for multiple reasons:

Payload too short Payload formatted incorrecly (e.g. bad NCM framing) Lack of memory

None of these should cause the driver to seize up.

Make such failures non-critical and continue processing further incoming URBs.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.6.52
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.11
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.56.1-5
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5

Event History

Sep 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Description
Nov 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46861?

CVE-2024-46861 has a severity rating that may vary depending on the specific implementation and usage context in affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46861?

To remediate CVE-2024-46861, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 6.12.11-1 or above.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46861?

CVE-2024-46861 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.6.52 and from 6.7 to 6.11-rc3.

4

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-46861 address?

CVE-2024-46861 addresses issues related to failing RX callbacks in usbnet and ipheth drivers when processing network packets.

5

Is CVE-2024-46861 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2024-46861 does not specifically indicate a remote code execution vulnerability but involves callback failures that could affect network stability.

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