Unbalanced device enable/disable in suspend/resume vulnerability in ixgbe package
Summary
GSD-2021-1000014: ixgbe: fix unbalanced device enable/disable in suspend/resume. Affects Kernel versions >= 6f82b25587354ce7c9c42e0b53d8b0770b900847, < f1b4be4a753caa4056496f679d70550d0c11a264. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ixgbe package is a driver for Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Connection devices. It provides support for various Intel network adapters. The package is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. The vulnerability in question relates to an unbalanced device enable/disable behavior during suspend/resume operations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability occurs when the ixgbe driver fails to properly enable or disable the device during suspend and resume operations. This unbalanced behavior can lead to various issues, including potential security vulnerabilities. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or perform other malicious activities. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.9 of the Linux Kernel and was fixed in version v5.11.16.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The unbalanced device enable/disable vulnerability in the ixgbe package can potentially lead to security risks. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version (v5.11.16 or later) to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can potentially be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or perform other malicious activities.
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No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
The fixed version of the Linux Kernel (v5.11.16 or later) can be obtained from the official Linux Kernel repository.
The vulnerability details were discovered and reported by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
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