Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: sched: fix ordering of qlen adjustment Changes to sch->q.qlen around qdisc_tree_reduce_backlog() need to happen _before_ a call to said function because otherwise it may fail to notify parent qdiscs when the child is about to become empty.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.289 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33db36b3c53d0fda2699ea39ba72bee4de8336e8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44782565e1e6174c94bddfa72ac7267cd09c1648Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/489422e2befff88a1de52b2acebe7b333bded025Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e473f462a16f1a34e49ea4289a667d2e4f35b52Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eb7de8cd58e73851cd37ff8d0666517d9926948Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97e13434b5da8e91bdf965352fad2141d13d72d3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3e54ad9eff8bdaa70f897e5342e34b76109497fPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53164?
CVE-2024-53164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: sched: fix ordering of qlen adjustment Changes to sch->q.qlen around qdisc_tree_reduce_backlog() need to happen _before_ a ca...
How severe is CVE-2024-53164?
CVE-2024-53164 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-53164?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.