CVE-2024-38557 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 mlx5_esw_offloads_rep_load deadlock

CVE-2024-38557 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 mlx5_esw_offloads_rep_load deadlock

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.32/6.8.11/6.9.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function mlx5_esw_offloads_rep_load. The manipulation leads to deadlock. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-38557. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.