CVE-2023-52658
kernel: Revert "net/mlx5: Block entering switchdev mode with ns inconsistency"
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 17, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
CVE-2023-52658 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Mellanox MLX5 driver, specifically related to the switchdev mode. A previous commit intended to block entering switchdev mode due to namespace inconsistencies inadvertently caused system crashes. To address this, the problematic commit was reverted, restoring stability. Users should update their Linux kernel to a version that includes this reversion to ensure reliable operation.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
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 not specified