CVE-2024-40990

RDMA/mlx5: Add check for srq max_sge attribute

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/mlx5: Add check for srq max_sge attribute max_sge attribute is passed by the user, and is inserted and used unchecked, so verify that the value doesn't exceed maximum allowed value before using it.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.19%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7186b81c1f15e39069b1af172c6a951728ed3511
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e692244bf7dd827dd72edc6c4a3b36ae572f03c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/999586418600b4b3b93c2a0edd3a4ca71ee759bf
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0deb0e9c967b61420235f7f17a4450b4b4d6ce2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ab99e3613139f026d2d8ba954819e2876120ab3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36ab7ada64caf08f10ee5a114d39964d1f91e81d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40990?: CVE-2024-40990 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-40990?: To fix CVE-2024-40990, 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-2024-40990 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40990 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-2024-40990?: CVE-2024-40990 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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