CVE-2024-40999

net: ena: Add validation for completion descriptors consistency

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ena: Add validation for completion descriptors consistency Validate that `first` flag is set only for the first descriptor in multi-buffer packets. In case of an invalid descriptor, a reset will occur. A new reset reason for RX data corruption has been added.

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CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.10%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42146ee5286f16f1674a84f7c274dcca65c6ff2e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b37b98a3a0c1198bafe8c2d9ce0bc845b4e7a9a7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40999?: CVE-2024-40999 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-40999?: To fix CVE-2024-40999, 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-2024-40999 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40999 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-2024-40999?: CVE-2024-40999 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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