Vulnerability in virtio_net package: fix xdp_rxq_info bug after suspend/resume

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

31/07/2022

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Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1004627: virtio_net: fix xdp_rxq_info bug after suspend/resume. Affects Kernel versions >= 754b8a21a96d5f11712245aef907149606b323ae, < 340fbdc8011f2dc678f622c5ce1cbb5ab8305de7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The virtio_net package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides a virtual network device driver for virtual machines running on Linux. This driver enables communication between the virtual machine and the host system's network. The virtio_net package is widely used in virtualization environments to facilitate network connectivity for virtual machines.

Vulnerability Detail

The identified vulnerability in the virtio_net package affects the handling of xdp_rxq_info after a suspend/resume operation. This bug was introduced in version v4.16 of the Linux Kernel by commit 754b8a21a96d5f11712245aef907149606b323ae. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. However, if exploited, it could potentially lead to security breaches or system instability. The vulnerability has been addressed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.127 by commit 340fbdc8011f2dc678f622c5ce1cbb5ab8305de7.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.127 or later. This can be done by pulling the latest changes from the official Linux Kernel repository: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/

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Workaround

No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The virtio_net package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a bug related to xdp_rxq_info after suspend/resume operations. It is crucial to update to Linux Kernel version v5.10.127 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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