Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: Always drain health in shutdown callback There is no point in recovery during device shutdown. if health work started need to wait for it to avoid races and NULL pointer access. Hence, drain health WQ on shutdown callback.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.13.16, < 6.1.113 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b75da22ed1e6171e261bc9265370162553d5393Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5005e2e159b300c1b8c6820a1e13a62eb0127b9bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6048dec754554a1303d632be6042d3feb3295285Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b6c2ebd83f2bf97e8f221479372aaca97a4a9b2Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-43866?
CVE-2024-43866 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: Always drain health in shutdown callback There is no point in recovery during device shutdown. if health work started ne...
How severe is CVE-2024-43866?
CVE-2024-43866 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-43866?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.