CVE-2024-46770

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ice network driver. A local user can exploit this vulnerability by triggering a physical function (PF) reset and simultaneously querying network interface settings using the ethtool utility. This timing issue can lead to a null pointer dereference, causing the system to crash and resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

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.