Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: fix wrong fallback logic for FDIR When adding a FDIR filter, if ice_vc_fdir_set_irq_ctx returns failure, the inserted fdir entry will not be removed and if ice_vc_fdir_write_fltr returns failure, the fdir context info for irq handler will not be cleared which may lead to inconsistent or memory leak issue. This patch refines failure cases to resolve this issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/391d28c0e38c0e5b11a4240a2b4976cf63e87f45
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aad3b871efe26f36f45f8b4649653b5d3fd9c35e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4a01ace20f5c93c724abffc0a83ec84f514b98d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbfed5f114b5310f221979fc8190f55c6abc3400
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-54040?
CVE-2023-54040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: fix wrong fallback logic for FDIR When adding a FDIR filter, if ice_vc_fdir_set_irq_ctx returns failure, the inserted fdir en...
How severe is CVE-2023-54040?
CVE-2023-54040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-54040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.