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Linux Kernel RSS Configuration Deadlock Vulnerability in SFC Driver

Vulnerability

A deadlock vulnerability in the Linux kernel's handling of Receive Side Scaling (RSS) configuration has been addressed. The issue was in the SFC network driver, where the driver improperly locked the RSS configuration, leading to a deadlock. This vulnerability affected the Linux kernel stable tree.

Impact

The vulnerability could cause a deadlock situation, where the system becomes unresponsive due to two or more processes waiting indefinitely for each other to release resources.

Added: Feb 14, 2026, 4:43 PM
Updated: Feb 14, 2026, 4:43 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.1
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.8
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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