net: stmmac: dwc-qos: Disable split header for Tegra194
Summary
GSD-2022-1004189: net: stmmac: dwc-qos: Disable split header for Tegra194. Affects Kernel versions >= 67afd6d1cfdf0d0461fe3c4c922447f3e9b1c6ee, < cfa4caf3e881ad6dd366c903c34f1c7f21b857ab. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The net: stmmac: dwc-qos package is a component of the Linux Kernel, specifically designed for the Tegra194 platform. It provides network functionality and handles the Quality of Service (QoS) for the stmmac driver. The stmmac driver is responsible for managing the Ethernet controller on the Tegra194 platform. This vulnerability affects the split header feature of the dwc-qos module in the stmmac driver.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the net: stmmac: dwc-qos package allows an attacker to exploit the split header feature of the dwc-qos module on the Tegra194 platform. By manipulating the split header functionality, an attacker can potentially bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to the system. The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it has the potential to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the network communication on the affected platform.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The net: stmmac: dwc-qos package in the Linux Kernel for the Tegra194 platform is vulnerable to a potential security issue related to the split header feature. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.13 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The net: stmmac: dwc-qos package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides network functionality and handles Quality of Service (QoS) for the stmmac driver on the Tegra194 platform.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it has the potential to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of network communication on the Tegra194 platform.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.13 or later. The fix was implemented in commit cfa4caf3e881ad6dd366c903c34f1c7f21b857ab.
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
You can find more information about the Linux Kernel update and obtain the updated version from the official repository at https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/.
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