Vulnerability in cxgb4 package: Avoid accessing registers when clearing filters
Summary
GSD-2021-1000530: cxgb4: avoid accessing registers when clearing filters. Affects Kernel versions >= b1a79360ee862f8ada4798ad2346fa45bb41b527, < 285207a558ab456aa7d8aa877ecc7e91fcc51710. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cxgb4 package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for Chelsio T4/T5 10Gb/40Gb Ethernet adapters. These adapters are commonly used in data centers and high-performance computing environments. The package includes drivers and firmware that enable the proper functioning of these network adapters.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified in the cxgb4 package involves accessing registers when clearing filters. This vulnerability was introduced in version v5.2 of the Linux Kernel by commit b1a79360ee862f8ada4798ad2346fa45bb41b527. It was fixed in version v5.12.9 by commit 285207a558ab456aa7d8aa877ecc7e91fcc51710. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. However, if exploited, it could potentially lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of network filters, compromising the security and integrity of the system.
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 vulnerability in the cxgb4 package, which involves accessing registers when clearing filters, has been identified. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.12.9 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The cxgb4 package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem that provides support for Chelsio T4/T5 10Gb/40Gb Ethernet adapters.
If exploited, this vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of network filters, compromising the security and integrity of the system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.12.9 or later.
The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
For more details about this vulnerability, you can refer to the source: https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2021/1000xxx/GSD-2021-1000530.json
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