CVE-2024-42291: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: Add a per-VF limit on number of FDIR filters While the iavf driver adds a s/w limit (128) on the number of FDIR filters that the VF can request, a malicious VF driver can request more than that and exhaust the resources for other VFs. Add a similar limit in ice.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.13 — 5.15.172
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.103
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.44
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/292081c4e7f575a79017d5cbe1a0ec042783976f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ebbe97a488179f5dc85f2f1e0c89b486e99ee97 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e02cd98a6e24389d476e28436d41e620ed8e559 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d62389073a5b937413e2d1bc1da06ccff5103c0c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e81b674ead8e2172b2a69e7b45e079239ace4dbc

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42291? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: Add a per-VF limit on number of FDIR filters While the iavf driver adds a s/w limit (128) on the number of FDIR filters that the VF can request, a malicious VF driver can request more than that and exhaust the resources for other VFs. Add a similar limit in ice. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42291? +

CVE-2024-42291 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42291? +

CVE-2024-42291 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42291? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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