NVMe Driver Queue Processing Vulnerability in FreeBSD
CVE-2024-51566

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

FreeBSD

Status
FreeBSD
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-51566?

The NVMe driver queue processing in FreeBSD is susceptible to vulnerabilities that could be exploited to induce infinite loops through guest interactions. This issue compromises the efficiency and reliability of virtualized environments using FreeBSD, impacting system performance and stability. Adhering to security best practices and applying patches as they become available is critical for maintaining system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

FreeBSD 14.1-RELEASE

FreeBSD 13.4-RELEASE

FreeBSD 13.3-RELEASE

References

https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-24:17....
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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