PT-2022-32974 · Xen+1 · Xen-Netback+1

Published

2022-07-31

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Updated

2022-07-31

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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions xen/netback versions prior to v5.4.207 Linux Kernel versions v4.9 through v5.4.206
Description The issue is related to the xen/netback component, specifically with the function xenvif rx next skb(). It is possible to enter this function with an empty rx queue. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations For xen/netback versions prior to v5.4.207, update to version v5.4.207 or later to resolve the issue. For Linux Kernel versions v4.9 through v5.4.206, update to version v5.4.207 or later to resolve the issue.
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Related Identifiers

GSD-2022-1004712

Affected Products

Linux Kernel
Xen-Netback