CVE-2021-46909: ARM: footbridge: fix PCI interrupt mapping
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ARM: footbridge: fix PCI interrupt mapping
Since commit 30fdfb929e82 ("PCI: Add a call to pciassignirq() in pcideviceprobe()"), the PCI code will call the IRQ mapping function whenever a PCI driver is probed. If these are marked as init, this causes an oops if a PCI driver is loaded or bound after the kernel has initialised.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46909?
CVE-2021-46909 has been classified with medium severity due to the potential impacts on system performance and stability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46909?
To resolve CVE-2021-46909, upgrade your Linux kernel to a version above the specified vulnerable ranges.
What versions of Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2021-46909?
CVE-2021-46909 affects Linux kernel versions between 4.13.0 and 4.14.232, 4.15.0 and 4.19.189, 4.20.0 and 5.4.114, 5.5.0 and 5.10.32, and 5.11.0 and 5.11.16.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2021-46909?
CVE-2021-46909 addresses a problem with PCI interrupt mapping within the Linux kernel affecting the ARM architecture.
Is CVE-2021-46909 exploitable by attackers?
While CVE-2021-46909 primarily impacts system performance, it may expose systems to denial-of-service risks under certain conditions.