ixgbe: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ixgbe_xdp_setup

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

19/10/2021

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Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001646: ixgbe: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ixgbe_xdp_setup. Affects Kernel versions >= 4a9b32f30f805ca596d76605903a48eab58e0b88, < 20f6c4a31a525edd9ea6243712b868ba0e4e331e. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The ixgbe package is a network driver for Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Connection devices. It provides support for various features and configurations of these devices, allowing them to communicate over a network. The vulnerability in question is a NULL pointer dereference issue that occurs in the ixgbe_xdp_setup function.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from a NULL pointer dereference in the ixgbe_xdp_setup function. This function is responsible for setting up the XDP (eXpress Data Path) configuration for the ixgbe network driver. When called with certain parameters, the function fails to properly handle a NULL pointer, leading to a crash or potential privilege escalation. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not yet been proven.

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Workaround

No workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The ixgbe package is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference issue in the ixgbe_xdp_setup function. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to Linux Kernel version v5.10.71 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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