CVE-2024-40940

net/mlx5: Fix tainted pointer delete is case of flow rules creation fail

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: Fix tainted pointer delete is case of flow rules creation fail In case of flow rule creation fail in mlx5_lag_create_port_sel_table(), instead of previously created rules, the tainted pointer is deleted deveral times. Fix this bug by using correct flow rules pointers. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.15%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/531eab2da27dd42d68dfb841d82e987f4a6738b8
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d857df86837ac1c30592e8a068204d16feac9930
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a03a3fa12769e25f4385bee587afe1445aee7f7a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/229bedbf62b13af5aba6525ad10b62ad38d9ccb5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40940?: CVE-2024-40940 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-40940?: To fix CVE-2024-40940, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-40940 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40940 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-40940?: CVE-2024-40940 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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