Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in octeontx2-pf

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

04/06/2021

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Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1000544: octeontx2-pf: fix a buffer overflow in otx2_set_rxfh_context(). Affects Kernel versions >= 81a4362016e7d8b17031fe1aa43cdb58a7f0f163, < 389146bc6d2bbb20714d06624b74856320ce40f7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The octeontx2-pf package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides functionality for the OcteonTX2 packet forwarding driver. This driver is responsible for handling packet forwarding operations on OcteonTX2 network devices. The vulnerability in question is a buffer overflow that occurs in the otx2_set_rxfh_context() function of the octeontx2-pf package.

Vulnerability Detail

The buffer overflow vulnerability in otx2_set_rxfh_context() allows an attacker to overwrite adjacent memory locations, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a system crash. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.12 of the Linux Kernel and was fixed in version v5.12.9. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the octeontx2-pf package in the Linux Kernel is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability in the otx2_set_rxfh_context() function. It is recommended to update to Linux Kernel version v5.12.9 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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