CVE-2024-50206: net: ethernet: mtk_eth_soc: fix memory corruption during fq dma init
First published: Fri Nov 08 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ethernet: mtk_eth_soc: fix memory corruption during fq dma init The loop responsible for allocating up to MTK_FQ_DMA_LENGTH buffers must only touch as many descriptors, otherwise it ends up corrupting unrelated memory. Fix the loop iteration count accordingly.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.9.6<6.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.10<6.11.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc3 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68cd084e3ec1512cd383cb3e9cf0ab7ab413724c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88806efc034a9830f483963326b99930ad519af1
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-50206
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50206
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-50206
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-50206
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-50206
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/88806efc034a9830f483963326b99930ad519af1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50206?
CVE-2024-50206 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption.
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.
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.
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.
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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