SB2024060829 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel octeontx2 nic driver
Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024060829
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47148)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the otx2_set_rxfh_context() function in drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/nic/otx2_ethtool.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.