CVE-2024-42139
kernel: ice: Fix improper extts handling
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 30, 2024
Updated · January 24, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's ethernet ice driver, where EXTTS events are improperly handled. If the driver is removed while the managing application is running, certain EXTT events might remain enabled. This issue can lead to system instability and crashes.
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 · 4.4CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference