CVE-2024-41088
kernel: can: mcp251xfd: fix infinite loop when xmit fails
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 29, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
An infinite loop flaw was found in the MCP251xfd CAN driver in Linux Kernel that occurs when mcp251xfd_start_xmit() fails. Failure to transmit a message can lead to the driver halting message processing and getting stuck in an endless loop, particularly when multiple devices shared the same SPI interface.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not impacted by this CVE, as this vulnerability does not affect the specific versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions. This ensures that users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are not exposed to the potential risks associated with this issue and no further action or mitigation is necessary for systems running this operating system.
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-835 · Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')