SB20250226697 - Resource management error in Linux kernel mlx5 core driver
Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250226697
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49338)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the mlx5e_cleanup_uplink_rep_tx() and mlx5e_init_rep_tx() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/mellanox/mlx5/core/en_rep.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.