CVE-2024-42129: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: leds: mlxreg: Use devm_mutex_init() for mutex initialization In this driver LEDs are registered using devm_led_classdev_register() so they are automatically unregistered after module's remove() is done. led_classdev_unregister() calls module's led_set_brightness() to turn off the LEDs and that callback uses mutex which was destroyed already in module's remove() so use devm API instead.

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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-908 CWE-908

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.132
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.63
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.9.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/172ffd26a5af13e951d0e82df7cfc5a95b04fa80 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b62888307ae44b68512d3f7735c26a4c8e45b51 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/618c6ce83471ab4f7ac744d27b9d03af173bc141 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/efc347b9efee1c2b081f5281d33be4559fa50a16 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b62888307ae44b68512d3f7735c26a4c8e45b51 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/efc347b9efee1c2b081f5281d33be4559fa50a16

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42129? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: leds: mlxreg: Use devm_mutex_init() for mutex initialization In this driver LEDs are registered using devm_led_classdev_register() so they are automatically unregistered after module's remove() is done. led_classdev_unregister() calls module's led_set_brightness() to turn off the LEDs and that callback uses mutex which was destroyed already in module's remove() so use devm API instead. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42129? +

CVE-2024-42129 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-2024-42129? +

CVE-2024-42129 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-2024-42129? +

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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