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CVE-2024-44933: bnxt_en : Fix memory out-of-bounds in bnxt_fill_hw_rss_tbl()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnxt_en : Fix memory out-of-bounds in bnxt_fill_hw_rss_tbl() A recent commit has modified the code in __bnxt_reserve_rings() to set the default RSS indirection table to default only when the number of RX rings is changing. While this works for newer firmware that requires RX ring reservations, it causes the regression on older firmware not requiring RX ring resrvations (BNXT_NEW_RM() returns false). With older firmware, RX ring reservations are not required and so hw_resc->resv_rx_rings is not always set to the proper value. The comparison: if (old_rx_rings != bp->hw_resc.resv_rx_rings) in __bnxt_reserve_rings() may be false even when the RX rings are changing. This will cause __bnxt_reserve_rings() to skip setting the default RSS indirection table to default to match the current number of RX rings. This may later cause bnxt_fill_hw_rss_tbl() to use an out-of-range index. We already have bnxt_check_rss_tbl_no_rmgr() to handle exactly this scenario. We just need to move it up in bnxt_need_reserve_rings() to be called unconditionally when using older firmware. Without the fix, if the TX rings are changing, we'll skip the bnxt_check_rss_tbl_no_rmgr() call and __bnxt_reserve_rings() may also skip the bnxt_set_dflt_rss_indir_tbl() call for the reason explained in the last paragraph. Without setting the default RSS indirection table to default, it causes the regression: BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in __bnxt_hwrm_vnic_set_rss+0xb79/0xe40 Read of size 2 at addr ffff8881c5809618 by task ethtool/31525 Call Trace: __bnxt_hwrm_vnic_set_rss+0xb79/0xe40 bnxt_hwrm_vnic_rss_cfg_p5+0xf7/0x460 __bnxt_setup_vnic_p5+0x12e/0x270 __bnxt_open_nic+0x2262/0x2f30 bnxt_open_nic+0x5d/0xf0 ethnl_set_channels+0x5d4/0xb30 ethnl_default_set_doit+0x2f1/0x620

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-44933 is a Linux kernel bnxt_en network driver bug. Under certain older firmware behavior, changing network ring settings can leave the RSS table inconsistent and cause an out-of-bounds kernel memory read. The public sources show a kernel fix, but no CVSS score or active exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted kernel driver maintenance issue, not an internet-wide emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize patching infrastructure that uses bnxt_en-supported Broadcom network adapters, especially where administrators frequently change NIC channel settings.

Technical view

The regression occurs when older firmware does not require RX ring reservations. __bnxt_reserve_rings() can skip resetting the RSS indirection table even when RX rings change, so bnxt_fill_hw_rss_tbl()/RSS setup may access an out-of-range index. The reported failure is a KASAN slab-out-of-bounds read during ethtool channel handling.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux systems using the bnxt_en driver, older affected firmware behavior, and affected kernel code paths. The source bundle does not prove broad exposure across all Linux hosts or all Broadcom adapters.

Exploitation context

The source bundle shows a regression triggered through network channel/RSS reconfiguration and a KASAN crash trace. It does not cite public exploitation, weaponized proof-of-concept activity, or KEV listing. KEV is false.

Researcher notes

Evidence is strongest for a kernel memory-safety regression in bnxt_en RSS table handling. Severity, CVSS, CWE mapping, and exploitability are not provided in the bundle. Avoid assuming privilege impact beyond the documented out-of-bounds read and crash trace.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply a Linux kernel or distro update containing the listed stable fixes.
  • Confirm vendor or distribution advisories for backported CVE-2024-44933 fixes.
  • Prioritize systems using the bnxt_en driver with Broadcom Ethernet hardware.
  • Limit nonessential channel or ring reconfiguration until patched, where operationally feasible.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux hosts where the bnxt_en driver is present or loaded.
  • Check kernel package changelogs for CVE-2024-44933 or the referenced stable commits.
  • Identify hosts with Broadcom Ethernet adapters and older firmware behavior.
  • Validate updated kernels in staging before production rollout.
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LinuxLinuxbc57f879a420d19bb5ecdb480f858371554f2258, 98ba1d931f611e8f8f519c0405fa0a1a76554bfaunaffected
LinuxLinux6.10.4unaffected
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