Fix the Wrong AdminQ Buffer Queue Index Check in gve

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

27/02/2022

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Fix available

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Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1000679: gve: fix the wrong AdminQ buffer queue index check. Affects Kernel versions >= 5cdad90de62c27c6af53edb1b4b91712622b892b, < 7d9c470134104dfecb753b7b4add7037a7403c6e. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The gve package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for handling network devices. It provides support for Mellanox ConnectX-4 and ConnectX-5 Ethernet devices. The package includes various drivers and modules that enable the functioning of these network devices.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in gve arises from a wrong AdminQ buffer queue index check. This vulnerability was introduced in version v5.10 of the Linux Kernel by commit 5cdad90de62c27c6af53edb1b4b91712622b892b. It was fixed in version v5.16.8 by commit 7d9c470134104dfecb753b7b4add7037a7403c6e. 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.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The gve package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a wrong AdminQ buffer queue index check. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.16.8 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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