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TI-2024-31105 Aliases CVE-2024-46679GHSA-c2m5-hm36-mq75

ethtool: check device is present when getting link settings

Priority LOW 21Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High
Impact type
—
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · None · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 24 fixed, 4 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ethtool: check device is present when getting link settings A sysfs reader can race with a device reset or removal, attempting to read device state when the device is not actually present. eg: [exception RIP: qed_get_current_link+17] #8 [ffffb9e4f2907c48] qede_get_link_ksettings at ffffffffc07a994a [qede] #9 [ffffb9e4f2907cd8] __rh_call_get_link_ksettings at ffffffff992b01a3 #10 [ffffb9e4f2907d38] __ethtool_get_link_ksettings at ffffffff992b04e4 #11 [ffffb9e4f2907d90] duplex_show at ffffffff99260300 #12 [ffffb9e4f2907e38] dev_attr_show at ffffffff9905a01c #13 [ffffb9e4f2907e50] sysfs_kf_seq_show at ffffffff98e0145b #14 [ffffb9e4f2907e68] seq_read at ffffffff98d902e3 #15 [ffffb9e4f2907ec8] vfs_read at ffffffff98d657d1 #16 [ffffb9e4f2907f00] ksys_read at ffffffff98d65c3f #17 [ffffb9e4f2907f38] do_syscall_64 at ffffffff98a052fb crash> struct net_device.state ffff9a9d21336000 state = 5, state 5 is __LINK_STATE_START (0b1) and __LINK_STATE_NOCARRIER (0b100). The device is not present, note lack of __LINK_STATE_PRESENT (0b10). This is the same sort of panic as observed in commit 4224cfd7fb65 ("net-sysfs: add check for netdevice being present to speed_show"). There are many other callers of __ethtool_get_link_ksettings() which don't have a device presence check. Move this check into ethtool to protect all callers.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00246 15th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Linux (Linux): 5.4.283, 5.10.225, 5.15.166 +4Red Hat: 9 advisoriesRed Hat: 24 fixed, 4 without a fix

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
LinuxLinux2.6.33 and later5.4.283, 5.10.225, 5.15.166, 6.1.108, 6.6.49, 6.10.8, 6.11Patch availableCNA
  • Linux VendorLinux Affected 2.6.33 and later Fixed in 5.4.283, 5.10.225, 5.15.166, 6.1.108, 6.6.49, 6.10.8, 6.11 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 6

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2.6.33 to before 5.4.283; 5.5 to before 5.10.225; 5.11 to before 5.15.166; 5.16 to before 6.1.108; 6.2 to before 6.6.49; 6.7 to before 6.10.8VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*6.11 rc1VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*6.11 rc2VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*6.11 rc3VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*6.11 rc4VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*6.11 rc5VulnerableLinux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.33 to before 5.4.283; 5.5 to before 5.10.225; 5.11 to before 5.15.166; 5.16 to before 6.1.108; 6.2 to before 6.6.49; 6.7 to before 6.10.8 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.11:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 rc5 Vulnerable ·Linux

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.4.283, 5.10.225, 5.15.166, 6.1.108, 6.6.49, 6.10.8, 6.11

Red Hat 9 advisories

  • RHSA-2025:23463 Released 2025-12-17 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.182.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.182.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.182.1.el8_4 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) bpftool-4.18.0-305.182.1.el8_4, kernel-4.18.0-305.182.1.el8_4, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-305.182.1.el8_4 +14
  • RHSA-2025:23445 Released 2025-12-17 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2) bpftool-4.18.0-193.178.1.el8_2, kernel-4.18.0-193.178.1.el8_2, kernel-abi-whitelists-4.18.0-193.178.1.el8_2 +14
  • RHSA-2025:22124 Released 2025-11-25 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.148.1.rt14.433.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.148.1.rt14.433.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.148.1.rt14.433.el9_2 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.148.1.rt14.433.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.148.1.rt14.433.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.148.1.rt14.433.el9_2 +11
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  • RHSA-2025:22095 Released 2025-11-25 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-284.148.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-284.148.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-284.148.1.el9_2 +10
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2) bpftool-7.0.0-284.148.1.el9_2, kernel-5.14.0-284.148.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-5.14.0-284.148.1.el9_2 +29
  • RHSA-2025:22006 Released 2025-11-25 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6 +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6 +19
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.170.1.el8_6 +14
  • RHSA-2025:19886 Released 2025-11-06 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4, libperf-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) bpftool-7.3.0-427.97.1.el9_4, kernel-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4 +29
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.97.1.el9_4 +11
  • RHSA-2024:10274 Released 2024-11-26 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5, libperf-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) bpftool-7.4.0-503.15.1.el9_5, kernel-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5 +30
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-503.15.1.el9_5 +11
  • RHSA-2024:8856 Released 2024-11-05 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10 +19
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10
  • RHSA-2024:8107 Released 2024-10-15 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.8.8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-477.75.1.el8_8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.75.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.75.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.75.1.el8_8 +19

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6AffectedNo fix planned: Out of support scope
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7AffectedNo fix planned: Out of support scope
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2024:10274
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.8.8)Fixed RHSA-2024:8107
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:19886
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2024:10274
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:22095
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:19886
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2024:8856
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2024:10274
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v. 8.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:23445
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:23463
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS AUS (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2025:22006
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2025:22006
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:22095
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.8.8)Fixed RHSA-2024:8107
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:19886
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:23463
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS TUS (v.8.6)Fixed RHSA-2025:22006
Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8)Fixed RHSA-2024:8856
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2024:10274
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:22124
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:19886
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2024:10274
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV E4S (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:22124
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:19886

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-46679
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-c2m5-hm36-mq75
  3. 2026-11-05 Affected versions changed · Red Hat

References

  • TI-2025-26358 tls: fix handling of zero-length records on the rx_list KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-38352 netfilter: bridge: make ebt_snat ARP rewrite writable KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2013-05264 The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-00125 Integer overflow in kernel KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2013-01864 The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2021-05514 Heap Out-Of-Bounds Write in Netfilter IP6T_SO_SET_REPLACE KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.3
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