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CVE-2023-52658

Revert "net/mlx5: Block entering switchdev mode with ns inconsistency"

Severity Score

5.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Revert "net/mlx5: Block entering switchdev mode with ns inconsistency"

This reverts commit 662404b24a4c4d839839ed25e3097571f5938b9b.
The revert is required due to the suspicion it is not good for anything
and cause crash.

En el kernel de Linux, se resolvió la siguiente vulnerabilidad: Revertir "net/mlx5: Block entering switchdev mode with ns inconsistency" Esto revierte la confirmación 662404b24a4c4d839839ed25e3097571f5938b9b. La reversión es necesaria debido a la sospecha de que no sirve para nada y provoca un bloqueo.

CVE-2023-52658 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Mellanox MLX5 driver, specifically related to the switchdev mode. A previous commit intended to block entering switchdev mode due to namespace inconsistencies inadvertently caused system crashes. To address this, the problematic commit was reverted, restoring stability. Users should update their Linux kernel to a version that includes this reversion to ensure reliable operation.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-03-06 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-05-17 CVE Published
  • 2024-05-18 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-12-19 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Linux
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>= 6.3 < 6.6.22
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Linux
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>= 6.3 < 6.7.10
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 6.3 < 6.8
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Linux
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6.1.22
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Linux
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6.2.9
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