Linux Kernel Handling of MAY_BACKLOG Requests Vulnerability in Crypto Component

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's crypto component, specifically in the pcrypt module, has been addressed. This issue involved improper handling of MAY_BACKLOG requests, which can return a busy status. The kernel now correctly manages these requests by checking for the busy signal and filtering out in-progress notifications. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to incorrect processing of cryptographic requests, potentially causing performance issues or errors in cryptographic operations.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability.