Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: Prevent concurrent access to IPSec ASO context The query or updating IPSec offload object is through Access ASO WQE. The driver uses a single mlx5e_ipsec_aso struct for each PF, which contains a shared DMA-mapped context for all ASO operations. A race condition exists because the ASO spinlock is released before the hardware has finished processing WQE. If a second operation is initiated immediately after, it overwrites the shared context in the DMA area. When the first operation's completion is processed later, it reads this corrupted context, leading to unexpected behavior and incorrect results. This commit fixes the race by introducing a private context within each IPSec offload object. The shared ASO context is now copied to this private context while the ASO spinlock is held. Subsequent processing uses this saved, per-object context, ensuring its integrity is maintained.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2.1, < 6.6.130 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c6a5be0aee5a44066f68a332c30650900e32ad4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6834d196107d5267dcad31b44211da7698e8f618Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/99aaee927800ea00b441b607737f9f67b1899755Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/99b36850d881e2d65912b2520a1c80d0fcc9429aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3db55dc0f3344b62da25b025a8396d78763b5faPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23441?
CVE-2026-23441 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: Prevent concurrent access to IPSec ASO context The query or updating IPSec offload object is through Access ASO WQE. Th...
How severe is CVE-2026-23441?
CVE-2026-23441 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-2026-23441?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.