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CVE-2026-45849

kernel: net: mscc: ocelot: add missing lock protection in ocelot_port_xmit_inj()

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · May 27, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's network component, specifically within the mscc: ocelot driver. The system failed to properly secure access to shared resources during network packet injection, leading to a missing lock protection vulnerability. This oversight could allow a local attacker to exploit race conditions, potentially causing system instability or a denial of service (DoS).

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-414 · Missing Lock Check