Unknown CVSS N/A

Overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

crypto: octeontx2 - remove CONFIG_DM_CRYPT check

No issues were found while using the driver with dm-crypt enabled. So
CONFIG_DM_CRYPT check in the driver can be removed.

This also fixes the NULL pointer dereference in driver release if
CONFIG_DM_CRYPT is enabled.

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Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000008
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Call trace:
crypto_unregister_alg+0x68/0xfc
crypto_unregister_skciphers+0x44/0x60
otx2_cpt_crypto_exit+0x100/0x1a0
otx2_cptvf_remove+0xf8/0x200
pci_device_remove+0x3c/0xd4
__device_release_driver+0x188/0x234
device_release_driver+0x2c/0x4c
...

Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated ⚪ UNKNOWN.

  • CVSS: N/A
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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