CVE-2024-35953: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/ivpu: Fix deadlock in context_xa ivpu_device->context_xa is locked both in kernel thread and IRQ context. It requires XA_FLAGS_LOCK_IRQ flag to be passed during initialization otherwise the lock could be acquired from a thread and interrupted by an IRQ that locks it for the second time causing the deadlock. This deadlock was reported by lockdep and observed in internal tests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.3 — 6.6.28
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.7
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d43e11d9c7fcb16f18bd46ab2556c2772ffc5775 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6011411147209bc0cc14628cbc155356837e52a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd7726e75968b27fe98534ccbf47ccd6fef686f3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d43e11d9c7fcb16f18bd46ab2556c2772ffc5775 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6011411147209bc0cc14628cbc155356837e52a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd7726e75968b27fe98534ccbf47ccd6fef686f3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35953? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/ivpu: Fix deadlock in context_xa ivpu_device->context_xa is locked both in kernel thread and IRQ context. It requires XA_FLAGS_LOCK_IRQ flag to be passed during initialization otherwise the lock could be acquired from a thread and interrupted by an IRQ that locks it for the second time causing the deadlock. This deadlock was reported by lockdep and observed in internal tests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35953? +

CVE-2024-35953 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35953? +

CVE-2024-35953 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-35953? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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