CVE-2024-40940
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: Fix tainted pointer delete is case of flow rules creation fail In case of flow rule creation fail in mlx5_lag_create_port_sel_table(), instead of previously created rules, the tainted pointer is deleted deveral times. Fix this bug by using correct flow rules pointers. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJul 12, 2024
First seenJul 12, 2024
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 5.19 ≤ v < 6.1.95, 6.2 ≤ v < 6.6.35, 6.7 ≤ v < 6.9.6, 6.10 | 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6 |
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