Fix call trace in setup_tx_descriptors in i40e
Summary
GSD-2022-1004762: i40e: Fix call trace in setup_tx_descriptors. Affects Kernel versions >= e17bc411aea8fbebc51857037f104ab09f765120, < ff6e03fe84bc917bb0c907d02de668c2fe101712. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The i40e package is a driver for Intel Ethernet Connection X722 network adapters. It provides support for various features and functionalities of these network adapters. The vulnerability in the setup_tx_descriptors function of the i40e package can lead to a call trace, indicating a potential security issue.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the setup_tx_descriptors function of the i40e package allows for a call trace, which can be an indicator of a security vulnerability. The exact impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability has been fixed in the Linux Kernel version v5.4.200 by commit ff6e03fe84bc917bb0c907d02de668c2fe101712. The vulnerability was introduced in version v4.2 by commit e17bc411aea8fbebc51857037f104ab09f765120.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The vulnerability in the i40e package's setup_tx_descriptors function can lead to a call trace, indicating a potential security issue. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.200 or later and recompile/reinstall the i40e package to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The i40e package is a driver for Intel Ethernet Connection X722 network adapters. It provides support for various features and functionalities of these network adapters.
The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown as the exact attack vector and consequences have not been proven. However, the presence of a call trace indicates a potential security issue.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.200 or later and recompile/reinstall the i40e package.
This vulnerability was introduced in version v4.2 of the Linux Kernel by commit e17bc411aea8fbebc51857037f104ab09f765120.
This vulnerability was fixed in version v5.4.200 of the Linux Kernel by commit ff6e03fe84bc917bb0c907d02de668c2fe101712.
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