CVE-2022-49844
Description
From CVE.org
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: dev: fix skb drop check In commit a6d190f8c767 ("can: skb: drop tx skb if in listen only mode") the priv->ctrlmode element is read even on virtual CAN interfaces that do not create the struct can_priv at startup. This out-of-bounds read may lead to CAN frame drops for virtual CAN interfaces like vcan and vxcan. This patch mainly reverts the original commit and adds a new helper for CAN interface drivers that provide the required information in struct can_priv. [mkl: patch pch_can, too]
Statement
The patch addresses a flaw in the Marvell octeontx2-pf network driver where the calculation of available SQEs (Send Queue Entries) was incorrect. Instead of checking whether previous entries were fully processed, it relied on SQB hardware counters. This could result in a new SQE being submitted before the corresponding CQE was processed, leading to memory corruption or SKB pointer leaks. May cause memory leaks or data corruption under high load, particularly in NAPI-driven transmission paths.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 4.7 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Attack Vector | Local | Local | Local |
| Attack Complexity | High | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | Low | Low |
| User Interaction | None | None | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None | High | High |
| Integrity Impact | None | None | None |
| Availability Impact | High | High | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Red Hat CVSS v3 Score Explanation
The Confidentiality is None (C:N), because this issue does not expose any sensitive data or memory contents to the attacker. It only affects the internal logic of SQE reuse, leading to potential memory leaks, but not information disclosure. The Attack Complexity is High (AC:H), because triggering the vulnerability requires precise timing and control over packet transmission and hardware queue states. It depends on race conditions between SQE submission and CQE processing, making it difficult to exploit reliably in real-world scenarios.
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