Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux Kernel versions prior to v4.14.257

Description The issue is related to an use-after-free bug in the mlx4 en try alloc resources() function. This bug was introduced in version v4.7 and is fixed in Linux Kernel version v4.14.257. The actual impact and attack plausibility of this bug have not yet been proven.

Recommendations For Linux Kernel versions prior to v4.14.257, update to version v4.14.257 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the mlx4 en module until a patch is available.