smc networking

  1. Linux Kernel SMC UAF Fix: RCU Safe dst Access with __sk_dst_get

    The Linux kernel received a targeted fix addressing a race-related use‑after‑free in the SMC (Shared Memory Communications) networking code: smc_clc_prfx_set now uses __sk_dst_get and dst_dev_rcu under an RCU read‑lock to prevent dereferencing a freed device pointer when the function runs...
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    • cve 2025 40139 linux kernel rcu synchronization smc networking
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  2. CVE-2025-40064: Azure Linux Attestation and SMC Use-After-Free Explored

    A recently disclosed Linux-kernel flaw tracked as CVE-2025-40064 fixes a use-after-free in the SMC networking code — and Microsoft’s MSRC advisory has drawn attention by explicitly saying that Azure Linux “includes this open‑source library and is therefore potentially affected.” That statement...
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    • azure linux csaf vex attestations kernel security smc networking
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 8 New Windows 8 laptop constantly disconnects from comcast wireless....windows 7 laptop does not

    I have Comcast Infinity service with a SMC wireless gateway they supplied. The new Windows 8 laptop constantly disconnects from the wireless. sometimes it says it is connected but i cannot send/recieve Outlook email and no websites available any ideas? my other computer...windows 7 laptop...
    • ArtNicholas
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    • comcast connectivity disconnect email outlook smc networking troubleshooting windows 7 windows 8 wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Acer Aspire 5739G wireless problem

    I have just bought a new computer Aspire 5739G. Then i discovered that i could only connect to my wireless home network if i are 3 feets from the router. the same happened when i was as my friend. The wirered network is working fine... if i go up to my room(2nd floor) it sais limited connection...
    • xennonx
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    • acer connectivity home network laptop issues limited connectivity network router signal strength smc networking troubleshooting wireless
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking