Vulnerability in ibmvnic: Free Reset-Work-Item when Flushing
Summary
GSD-2022-1000826: ibmvnic: free reset-work-item when flushing. Affects Kernel versions >= 2770a7984db588913e11a6dfcfe3461dbba9b7b2, < 6acbc8875282d3ca8a73fa93cd7a9b166de5019c. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ibmvnic package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for IBM Virtual NIC (ibmvnic) devices, which are used in IBM Power Systems. These devices allow virtual machines to communicate with the underlying hardware network. The ibmvnic package is responsible for managing the configuration and operation of these virtual NICs.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerability in ibmvnic involves the improper handling of a reset-work-item when flushing. This vulnerability was introduced in version v4.18 of the Linux Kernel by commit 2770a7984db588913e11a6dfcfe3461dbba9b7b2 and affects all subsequent versions until v5.10.104, where it was fixed by commit 6acbc8875282d3ca8a73fa93cd7a9b166de5019c. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. However, if exploited, it could potentially lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or other security issues.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The identified vulnerability in ibmvnic can potentially lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or other security issues. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.104 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The ibmvnic package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem that provides support for IBM Virtual NIC (ibmvnic) devices used in IBM Power Systems.
The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown, but it could potentially lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or other security issues if exploited.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.104 or later by pulling the latest updates from the official Linux Kernel repository and recompiling the kernel.
No specific workarounds have been provided for this vulnerability.
For more information about this vulnerability, refer to the provided references link in the vulnerability details.
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