Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-42162

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gve: Account for stopped queues when reading NIC stats We now account for the fact that the NIC might send us stats for a subset of queues. Without this change, gve_get_ethtool_stats might make an invalid access on the priv->stats_report->stats array.

CVSS
7
EPSS
0.19%
9.27% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.07.30
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.19%
Technical severityCVSS 7

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gve: Account for stopped queues when reading NIC stats We now account for the fact that the NIC might send us stats for a subset of queues. Without this change, gve_get_ethtool_stats might make an invalid access on the priv->stats_report->stats array.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 2f523dc34ac8c355609e9b847852bf25bbdb30bf < 32675d828c8a392e20d5b42375ed112c407e4b62, >= 2f523dc34ac8c355609e9b847852bf25bbdb30bf < af9bcf910b1f86244f39e15e701b2dc564b469a6, >= 5.10, >= 5.3 <= 6.9.9
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-754