CVE-2024-42080

RDMA/restrack: Fix potential invalid address access

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/restrack: Fix potential invalid address access struct rdma_restrack_entry's kern_name was set to KBUILD_MODNAME in ib_create_cq(), while if the module exited but forgot del this rdma_restrack_entry, it would cause a invalid address access in rdma_restrack_clean() when print the owner of this rdma_restrack_entry. These code is used to help find one forgotten PD release in one of the ULPs. But it is not needed anymore, so delete them.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8656ef8a9288d6c932654f8d3856dc4ab1cfc6b5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/782bdaf9d01658281bc813f3f873e6258aa1fd8d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ac281d42337f36cf7061cf1ea094181b84bc1a9 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f45b43d17240e9ca67ebf3cc82bb046b07cc1c61 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca537a34775c103f7b14d7bbd976403f1d1525d8 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42080?
CVE-2024-42080 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42080?
To fix CVE-2024-42080, 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-2024-42080 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42080 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-2024-42080?
CVE-2024-42080 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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