CVE-2024-38630: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: watchdog: cpu5wdt.c: Fix use-after-free bug caused by cpu5wdt_trigger When the cpu5wdt module is removing, the origin code uses del_timer() to de-activate the timer. If the timer handler is running, del_timer() could not stop it and will return directly. If the port region is released by release_region() and then the timer handler cpu5wdt_trigger() calls outb() to write into the region that is released, the use-after-free bug will happen. Change del_timer() to timer_shutdown_sync() in order that the timer handler could be finished before the port region is released.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	3.8 — 6.6.33
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.9.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/573601521277119f2e2ba5f28ae6e87fc594f4d4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b1c063ffc075abf56f63e55d70b9778ff534314 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f19686d616500cd0d47b30cee82392b53f7f784a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/573601521277119f2e2ba5f28ae6e87fc594f4d4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b1c063ffc075abf56f63e55d70b9778ff534314 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f19686d616500cd0d47b30cee82392b53f7f784a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38630? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: watchdog: cpu5wdt.c: Fix use-after-free bug caused by cpu5wdt_trigger When the cpu5wdt module is removing, the origin code uses del_timer() to de-activate the timer. If the timer handler is running, del_timer() could not stop it and will return directly. If the port region is released by release_region() and then the timer handler cpu5wdt_trigger() calls outb() to write into the region that is released, the use-after-free bug will happen. Change del_timer() to timer_shutdown_sync() in order that the timer handler could be finished before the port region is released. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-38630? +

CVE-2024-38630 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38630? +

CVE-2024-38630 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-2024-38630? +

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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