net/mlx4_en: Fix an use-after-free bug in mlx4_en_try_alloc_resources()
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.7 by commit 75917372eef0dbfb290ae45474314d35f97aea18, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit ec25bc04ed8e12947738468cbe2191f1529f9e39. For more details please see the references link.
WS-2021-0557 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.236
The Linux Kernel
Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux
Found in HEAD commit: a9ef12c01434b7acb272409c3025b43fd5b29138
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (2)
/drivers/net/ethernet/mellanox/mlx4/en_netdev.c /drivers/net/ethernet/mellanox/mlx4/en_netdev.c
Vulnerability Details
net/mlx4_en: Fix an use-after-free bug in mlx4_en_try_alloc_resources() This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.7 by commit 75917372eef0dbfb290ae45474314d35f97aea18, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit ec25bc04ed8e12947738468cbe2191f1529f9e39. For more details please see the references link.
Publish Date: 2021-12-19
URL: WS-2021-0557
CVSS 3 Score Details (8.1)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2021-1002562
Release Date: 2021-12-19
Fix Resolution: v5.15.7
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