Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2022-49227
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel has been resolved. The issue occurs when changing RX ring parameters using ethtool, which triggers kernel warnings. The `igc ethtool set ringparam()` function neglects to reset the `xdp rxq info` member before calling `igc setup rx resources()`, resulting in a warning. This happens when the `ethtool` command is used to change RX ring parameters, such as `$ ethtool -G eth0 rx 1024`. The vulnerability is related to the `igc` driver and the `xdp rxq info reg()` function.
**Recommendations**
To resolve the issue, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for this vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of the `ethtool` command to change RX ring parameters until a patch is available. Additionally, restricting access to the `igc` driver or the `xdp rxq info reg()` function may help minimize the risk of exploitation.