Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ena: Fix incorrect descriptor free behavior ENA has two types of TX queues:
- queues which only process TX packets arriving from the network stack
- queues which only process TX packets forwarded to it by XDP_REDIRECT
or XDP_TX instructions
The ena_free_tx_bufs() cycles through all descriptors in a TX queue
and unmaps + frees every descriptor that hasn't been acknowledged yet
by the device (uncompleted TX transactions).
The function assumes that the processed TX queue is necessarily from
the first category listed above and ends up using napi_consume_skb()
for descriptors belonging to an XDP specific queue.
This patch solves a bug in which, in case of a VF reset, the
descriptors aren't freed correctly, leading to crashes.
This is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) driver, which manages network interfaces on certain platforms. The driver utilizes two types of transmit (TX) queues: one for packets from the network stack and another for packets directed by XDP (eXpress Data Path) operations. The function ena_free_tx_bufs() is responsible for unmapping and freeing descriptors of uncompleted TX transactions. However, it incorrectly assumes that all TX queues handle packets from the network stack, leading to improper handling of descriptors in XDP-specific queues. This mismanagement can result in descriptors not being freed correctly, potentially causing system crashes, especially during a Virtual Function (VF) reset. The issue has been resolved by updating the driver to correctly differentiate between the two types of TX queues, ensuring proper descriptor management. Users are advised to update their Linux kernel to a version that includes this fix to maintain system stability.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Fixed | RHSA-2024:4352 | 08.07.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:4211 | 02.07.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:4447 | 10.07.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:4447 | 10.07.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP Solutions | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:4447 | 10.07.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:4740 | 23.07.2024 |
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EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ena: Fix incorrect descriptor free behavior ENA has two types of TX queues: - queues which only process TX packets arriving from the network stack - queues which only process TX packets forwarded to it by XDP_REDIRECT or XDP_TX instructions The ena_free_tx_bufs() cycles through all descriptors in a TX queue and unmaps + frees every descriptor that hasn't been acknowledged yet by the device (uncompleted TX transactions). The function assumes that the processed TX queue is necessarily from the first category listed above and ends up using napi_consume_skb() for descriptors belonging to an XDP specific queue. This patch solves a bug in which, in case of a VF reset, the descriptors aren't freed correctly, leading to crashes.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ena: Fix incorrect descriptor free behavior ENA has two types of TX queues: - queues which only process TX packets arriving from the network stack - queues which only process TX packets forwarded to it by XDP_REDIRECT or XDP_TX instructions The ena_free_tx_bufs() cycles through all descriptors in a TX queue and unmaps + frees every descriptor that hasn't been acknowledged yet by the device (uncompleted TX transactions). The function assumes that the processed TX queue is necessarily from the first category listed above and ends up using napi_consume_skb() for descriptors belonging to an XDP specific queue. This patch solves a bug in which, in case of a VF reset, the descriptors aren't freed correctly, leading to crashes.
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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ena: Fix incorrect descriptor free behavior ENA has two types of TX queues: - queues which only process TX packets arriving from the network stack - queues which only process TX packets forwarded to it by XDP_REDIRECT or XDP_TX instructions The ena_free_tx_bufs() cycles through all descriptors in a TX queue and unmaps + frees every descriptor that hasn't been acknowledged yet by the device (uncompleted TX transactions). The function assumes that the processed TX queue is necessarily from the first category listed above and ends up using napi_consume_skb() for descriptors belonging to an XDP specific queue. This patch solves a bug in which, in case of a VF reset, the descriptors aren't freed correctly, leading to crashes.
Уязвимость компонента ena ядра операционной системы Linux, позволяющая нарушителю вызвать отказ в обслуживании
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3