net/mlx5e: Fix page reclaim for dead peer hairpin
Summary
GSD-2021-1000980: net/mlx5e: Fix page reclaim for dead peer hairpin. Affects Kernel versions >= 4d8fcf216c90bc25e34ae2200aa8985ee3158898, < be7f3f401d224e1efe8112b2fa8b837eeb8c5e52. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The net/mlx5e package is a network driver for Mellanox ConnectX-4 and ConnectX-5 Ethernet adapters. It is part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem and is responsible for managing network communication on these specific hardware devices.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in net/mlx5e affects the page reclaim mechanism for dead peer hairpin. This vulnerability was introduced in version v4.19 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.10.46. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. Further details can be found in the references link provided.
How To Fix
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Workaround
No workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the net/mlx5e package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a page reclaim issue for dead peer hairpin. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.46 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
net/mlx5e is a network driver for Mellanox ConnectX-4 and ConnectX-5 Ethernet adapters in the Linux Kernel.
The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown as the attack plausibility has not been proven.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.46 or later.
No workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
More information can be found in the references link provided.
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