CVE-2024-50206

net: ethernet: mtk_eth_soc: fix memory corruption during fq dma init

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ethernet: mtk_eth_soc: fix memory corruption during fq dma init The loop responsible for allocating up to MTK_FQ_DMA_LENGTH buffers must only touch as many descriptors, otherwise it ends up corrupting unrelated memory. Fix the loop iteration count accordingly.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68cd084e3ec1512cd383cb3e9cf0ab7ab413724c patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88806efc034a9830f483963326b99930ad519af1 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50206?
CVE-2024-50206 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50206?
To fix CVE-2024-50206, 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-2024-50206 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50206 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-2024-50206?
CVE-2024-50206 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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