Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.19, < 6.1.95 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/229bedbf62b13af5aba6525ad10b62ad38d9ccb5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/531eab2da27dd42d68dfb841d82e987f4a6738b8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a03a3fa12769e25f4385bee587afe1445aee7f7aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d857df86837ac1c30592e8a068204d16feac9930Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/229bedbf62b13af5aba6525ad10b62ad38d9ccb5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/531eab2da27dd42d68dfb841d82e987f4a6738b8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a03a3fa12769e25f4385bee587afe1445aee7f7aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d857df86837ac1c30592e8a068204d16feac9930Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40940?
CVE-2024-40940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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_por...
How severe is CVE-2024-40940?
CVE-2024-40940 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.