CVE-2022-48864
kernel: vdpa/mlx5: add validation for VIRTIO_NET_CTRL_MQ_VQ_PAIRS_SET command
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 16, 2024
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's vdpa/mlx5 driver. The issue arises when this command is received without validating the number of queue pairs or confirming if multiqueue was negotiated, which could lead to kernel panic due to uninitialized resources if invalid requests are sent by untrusted drivers.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-455 · Non-exit on Failed Initialization