GSD-2022-1002619 net/mlx5e: Disable softirq in mlx5e_activate_rq to avoid race condition
A race condition in the Mellanox mlx5e network driver can lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel upgrade to fix.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002619?
GSD-2022-1002619 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net/mlx5e: Disable softirq in mlx5e_activate_rq to avoid race condition
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.18.4 by commit 449357caff4f4d4b536615670ce9849d1ca9df91, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit bc77b240b3c57236cdcc08d64ca390655d3a16ff. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002619?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002619?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002619 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002619 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002619 in the wild and no public exploit code.