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Overview
This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel versions 5bed77b0a2a0e6b6bc0ae8e851cafb38ef0374df to bc05f6855642cff3c0eeb63060b35d8c4f8a851d, as well as versions 75e68e5bf2c7fa9d3e874099139df03d5952a3e1 to b1339be951ad31947ae19bc25cb08769bf255100. It results in a soft lockup issue when destroying maps with a large number of buckets.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Linux kernel to versions that are not affected by the issue. Specifically, versions 5.8 and above are unaffected, while versions 5.4.285, 5.10.227, 5.15.168, 6.1.113, 6.6.54, 6.10.13, 6.11.2, and 6.12 are also not impacted. Users should ensure they are running a kernel version that falls within the unaffected range to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc05f6855642cff3c0eeb63060b35d8c4f8a851d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a11a1a53255ddab8a903cdae01b9d3eb2c1a47b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/984648aac87a6a1c8fd61663bec3f7b61eafad5e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/04f62c012e0e4683e572b30baf6004ca0a3f6772
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/80bd490ac0a3b662a489e17d8eedeb1e905a3d40
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae8c1b3e7353ad240b829eabac7ba2584b2c6bdc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd10abf41bae55c9d2b93f34a516dbf52626bcb7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1339be951ad31947ae19bc25cb08769bf255100
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- UtilitiesUtilities
- InformationInformation
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services