CVE-2022-49869 bnxt_en: Fix possible crash in bnxt_hwrm_set_coal()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnxten: Fix possible crash in bnxthwrmsetcoal During the error recovery sequence, the rtnllock is not held for the entire duration and some datastructures may be freed during the sequence. Check for the BNXTSTATEOPEN flag instead...

PT-2022-36337 · Linux · Linux Kernel

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.155 Description: A potential issue in the bnxt en driver may cause a crash in the bnxt hwrm set coal function. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. Recommendations: For Linux...