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CVE-2024-38590: RDMA/hns: Modify the print level of CQE error

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/hns: Modify the print level of CQE error Too much print may lead to a panic in kernel. Change ibdev_err() to ibdev_err_ratelimited(), and change the printing level of cqe dump to debug level.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-38590 is a Linux kernel RDMA/hns issue where excessive error printing may cause a kernel panic. The business impact is likely service disruption on affected systems using this driver path. The source bundle provides no CVSS score and no evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted availability risk, not a broad internet emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize patching Linux systems that use RDMA/hns, especially production hosts where a kernel panic would cause business interruption.

Technical view

The RDMA/hns completion queue error path used non-rate-limited error logging and dumped CQE details at error level. The kernel fix changes ibdev_err() to ibdev_err_ratelimited() and moves CQE dump output to debug level, reducing panic risk from log volume.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux systems running affected kernel builds where the RDMA/hns driver path is present or used. The bundle does not establish remote reachability, required privileges, attack complexity, or distribution-specific package status.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. No cited source states active exploitation or public weaponization. The described failure mode is denial of service through excessive kernel printing, not data theft or privilege escalation.

Researcher notes

Key unknowns are exploitation prerequisites, reachable trigger conditions, and exact distribution package impact. The source evidence only describes the code-level remediation and broad Linux affected status, so validation should focus on driver presence and vendor kernel lineage.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a Linux kernel build containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check your Linux distribution advisory for backported fixes and package names.
  • Prioritize systems using RDMA/hns or related hardware paths.
  • If patch timing is uncertain, monitor vendor guidance for temporary operational mitigations.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory kernel versions across Linux hosts and compare against vendor-fixed releases.
  • Check whether RDMA/hns support is built, loaded, or used on exposed systems.
  • Review kernel logs for repeated RDMA/hns CQE error messages or panic events.
  • Confirm the relevant stable commit or distribution backport is present after updating.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
9

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux7c044adca272768d821921f11d3da4587dcec68a, 7c044adca272768d821921f11d3da4587dcec68a, 7c044adca272768d821921f11d3da4587dcec68a, 7c044adca272768d821921f11d3da4587dcec68a, 7c044adca272768d821921f11d3da4587dcec68a, 7c044adca272768d821921f11d3da4587dcec68a, 7c044adca272768d821921f11d3da4587dcec68aunaffected
LinuxLinux5.8, 0, 5.10.219, 5.15.161, 6.1.93, 6.6.33, 6.8.12, 6.9.3, 6.10affected
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