CVE-2024-57936
CVE-2024-57936 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53839
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix max SGEs for the Work Request Gen P7 supports up to 13 SGEs for now. WQE software structure can hold only 6 now. Since the max send sge is reported as 13, the stack can give requests up to 13 SGEs. This is causing traffic failures and system crashes. Use the define for max SGE supported for variable size. This will work for both static and variable WQEs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-57936?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix max SGEs for the Work Request Gen P7 supports up to 13 SGEs for now. WQE software structure can hold only 6 now. Since the max send sge is reported as 13, the stack can give requests up to 13 SGEs. This is causing traffic failures and system crashes. Use the define for max SGE supported for variable size. This will work for both static and variable WQEs.
- How severe is CVE-2024-57936?
- CVE-2024-57936 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-57936 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-57936?
- CVE-2024-57936 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-57936?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-57936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-57936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53839.
- When was CVE-2024-57936 published?
- CVE-2024-57936 was published on 2025-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3de1b50f055dc2ca7072a526cdda21f691c22dd9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79d330fbdffd8cee06d8bdf38d82cb62d8363a27
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a479088e0c8f6140b8c7752b563bc8c6c6dcc8c
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
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