acl offload

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The tag 'acl offload' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about hardware-accelerated Access Control List (ACL) processing, particularly in the context of network switches and drivers. A notable thread addresses CVE-2024-35853, a kernel memory leak in Mellanox mlxsw Spectrum ACL TCAM code during background rehash operations, which can lead to denial-of-service on Linux hosts. The content focuses on the technical details of the bug, its impact on system availability, and the importance of applying vendor kernel patches. This tag is relevant for network administrators and IT professionals managing high-performance switching hardware and seeking to understand vulnerabilities in ACL offload implementations.

  1. CVE-2024-35853: Mellanox mlxsw ACL TCAM memory leak and patch guidance

    A subtle defect in Mellanox's mlxsw Spectrum ACL TCAM code — tracked as CVE-2024-35853 — can leak kernel memory during the driver’s background “rehash” work, permitting attackers to gradually exhaust system resources and produce sustained or persistent denial-of-service conditions on affected...
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