REDHAT-BUG-2320574: Low severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

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

net: stmmac: Fix zero-division error when disabling tc cbs

The commit b8c43360f6e4 ("net: stmmac: No need to calculate speed divider when offload is disabled") allows the "porttransmitratekbps" to be set to a value of 0, which is then passed to the "divs64" function when tc-cbs is disabled. This leads to a zero-division error.

When tc-cbs is disabled, the idleslope, sendslope, and credit values the credit values are not required to be configured. Therefore, adding a return statement after setting the txQ mode to DCB when tc-cbs is disabled would prevent a zero-division error.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2320574?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2320574 is considered low as it pertains to a zero-division error when disabling a specific feature.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2320574?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2320574, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that contains the relevant fix.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2320574?

REDHAT-BUG-2320574 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those that allow the 'port_transmit_rate_kbps' to be set to zero.

4

Is a workaround available for REDHAT-BUG-2320574?

Currently, there is no documented workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2320574; the recommended action is to apply the kernel patch.

5

What systems are primarily impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2320574?

Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the stmmac driver are primarily impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2320574.

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