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CVE-2024-50041

kernel: i40e: Fix macvlan leak by synchronizing access to mac_filter_hash

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.1

CVSS 3.1

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Published · October 21, 2024

Updated · October 29, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's i40e driver. This vulnerability arises from concurrent access to the mac_filter_hash when multiple threads attempt to modify it simultaneously. This can lead to an inconsistent state and potential memory leaks, which may result in a denial of service.

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 · 5.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L

CWE-401 · Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime