CVE-2024-50206: net: ethernet: mtk_eth_soc: fix memory corruption during fq dma init

Published Nov 8, 2024
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Updated

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

net: ethernet: mtkethsoc: fix memory corruption during fq dma init

The loop responsible for allocating up to MTKFQDMALENGTH buffers must only touch as many descriptors, otherwise it ends up corrupting unrelated memory. Fix the loop iteration count accordingly.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9.6<6.10
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Nov 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50206?

CVE-2024-50206 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50206?

To fix CVE-2024-50206, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50206?

CVE-2024-50206 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.9.6 to 6.10, as well as certain 6.12 release candidates.

4

What is the vulnerability type for CVE-2024-50206?

CVE-2024-50206 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability in the network subsystem of the Linux kernel.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-50206?

Users and administrators utilizing affected versions of the Linux kernel could experience issues due to CVE-2024-50206.

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