Bug 2482040 (CVE-2026-45849)

Summary:	CVE-2026-45849 kernel: net: mscc: ocelot: add missing lock protection in ocelot_port_xmit_inj()
Product:	[Other] Security Response	Reporter:	OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
Component:	vulnerability	Assignee:	Product Security <prodsec-ir-bot>
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Doc Text:	A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's network component, specifically within the `mscc: ocelot` driver. The system failed to properly secure access to shared resources during network packet injection, leading to a missing lock protection vulnerability. This oversight could allow a local attacker to exploit race conditions, potentially causing system instability or a denial of service (DoS).	Story Points:	---
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-05-27 15:08:22 UTC

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

net: mscc: ocelot: add missing lock protection in ocelot_port_xmit_inj()

ocelot_port_xmit_inj() calls ocelot_can_inject() and
ocelot_port_inject_frame() without holding the injection group lock.
Both functions contain lockdep_assert_held() for the injection lock,
and the correct caller felix_port_deferred_xmit() properly acquires
the lock using ocelot_lock_inj_grp() before calling these functions.

Add ocelot_lock_inj_grp()/ocelot_unlock_inj_grp() around the register
injection path to fix the missing lock protection. The FDMA path is not
affected as it uses its own locking mechanism.

Comment 1 Keith Grant 2026-05-28 04:57:56 UTC

Upstream advisory:
https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2026052708-CVE-2026-45849-fad7@gregkh/T