CVE-2021-47148
kernel: octeontx2-pf: fix a buffer overflow in otx2_set_rxfh_context()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 25, 2024
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in octeontx2-pf driver of Linux Kernel, where a buffer overflow could occur due to insufficient bounds checking on the variable *rss_context. This could potentially lead to memory corruption. The issue has been addressed by implementing proper bounds checking to ensure that input size limits are respected, thereby preventing buffer overflows and enhancing system security within the octeontx2-pf driver.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer