net/mlx5e: CT, Fix multiple allocations and memleak of mod acts
Summary
GSD-2021-1002318: net/mlx5e: CT, Fix multiple allocations and memleak of mod acts. Affects Kernel versions >= 1ef3018f5af3da6376fae546e4dfc3f05f063815, < 486e8de6e233ff2999493533c6259d1cb538653b. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The net/mlx5e package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for Mellanox network adapters based on the mlx5e driver. These adapters are commonly used in high-performance computing and data center environments. The package enables efficient packet processing and network connectivity for these devices.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in net/mlx5e involves multiple allocations and a memory leak of mod acts. This vulnerability was introduced in version v5.7 of the Linux Kernel by commit 1ef3018f5af3da6376fae546e4dfc3f05f063815. It was fixed in version v5.15.5 by commit 486e8de6e233ff2999493533c6259d1cb538653b. The exact impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not yet been proven. However, if exploited, it could potentially lead to memory corruption or denial-of-service attacks.
How To Fix
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Conclusion
The net/mlx5e package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to multiple allocations and a memory leak of mod acts. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.5 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
net/mlx5e is a package in the Linux Kernel ecosystem that provides support for Mellanox network adapters based on the mlx5e driver.
The exact impact of this vulnerability has not been proven. However, if exploited, it could potentially lead to memory corruption or denial-of-service attacks.
This vulnerability was introduced in version v5.7 of the Linux Kernel by commit 1ef3018f5af3da6376fae546e4dfc3f05f063815.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.5 or later.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2021-1002318.json file in the GSD database: https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2021/1002xxx/GSD-2021-1002318.json
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