Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2024-50295
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description:
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel has been resolved, related to the `net: arc` module, specifically with the `dma map single` and `dma unmap single` functions. The issue arises because `ndev->dev` and `pdev->dev` are not the same device, and using `ndev->dev.parent` is necessary as it has a `dma mask`. This vulnerability could cause a warning, as seen in the kernel log, indicating a potential issue with CPU and PID.
Recommendations:
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.