CVE-2024-46861

usbnet: ipheth: do not stop RX on failing RX callback

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usbnet: ipheth: do not stop RX on failing RX callback RX callbacks can fail for multiple reasons: * Payload too short * Payload formatted incorrecly (e.g. bad NCM framing) * Lack of memory None of these should cause the driver to seize up. Make such failures non-critical and continue processing further incoming URBs.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.03%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d1cfa3afb8627435744ecdc6d8b58bc72ee0f4c	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08ca800b0cd56d5e26722f68b18bbbf6840bf44b	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74efed51e0a4d62f998f806c307778b47fc73395	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46861?: CVE-2024-46861 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-46861?: To fix CVE-2024-46861, 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-2024-46861 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-46861 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-2024-46861?: CVE-2024-46861 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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