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CVE-2024-35971: net: ks8851: Handle softirqs at the end of IRQ thread to fix hang

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2024-35971

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linuxproduct: Linux KernelDenial of service
What
The Ks8851 Ethernet driver does not properly handle softirq context at the end of IRQ thread, causing system hang.
Who is affected
Systems using Ks8851 Ethernet interface with affected kernel versions.
Urgency
Medium; causes denial of service through system hang but requires specific hardware.
Action
Apply kernel patch to handle softirqs correctly at the end of IRQ thread or upgrade kernel.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.5
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-35971

Exploitation outlook

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2024-35971coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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