CVE-2024-50000: net/mlx5e: Fix NULL deref in mlx5e_tir_builder_alloc()

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

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

net/mlx5e: Fix NULL deref in mlx5etirbuilderalloc()

In mlx5etirbuilderalloc() kvzalloc() may return NULL which is dereferenced on the next line in a reference to the modify field.

Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.

Other sources

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— Launchpad

Affected Software

161 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.168
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.113
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.55
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.3
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-2
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-2
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-2
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-1
Patch available
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ubuntu/linux-gcp*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*
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ubuntu/linux-oem*
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Remediation

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Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50000?

CVE-2024-50000 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause system crashes and security breaches.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50000?

To fix CVE-2024-50000, update the Linux Kernel to versions that include the patches, such as 5.10.223-1 or later.

3

Which Linux Kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-50000?

CVE-2024-50000 affects Linux Kernel versions from 5.15 up to 6.12-rc1, including several specific subversions.

4

What does CVE-2024-50000 exploit?

CVE-2024-50000 exploits a NULL dereference in the mlx5e_tir_builder_alloc() function, which could lead to application crashes.

5

Who discovered CVE-2024-50000?

CVE-2024-50000 was discovered by the Linux Verification team.

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