CVE-2024-24861: Race condition vulnerability in Linux kernel media/xc4000 xc4000_get_frequency()
First published: Mon Feb 05 2024(Updated: )
A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's media/xc4000 device driver in xc4000 xc4000_get_frequency() function. This can result in return value overflow issue, possibly leading to malfunction or denial of service issue.
Credit: security@openanolis.org security@openanolis.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=3.0.101 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.0<=6.7.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.1-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc1 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.10-1 6.12.11-1 |
Remedy
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20231222055030.5237-1-2045gemini@gmail.com/ https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20231222055030.5237-1-2045gemini@gmail.com/
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=8150
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-24861
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-24861
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24861
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-24861
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-24861
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/36d503ad547d1c75758a6fcdbec2806f1b6aeb41
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-24861?
CVE-2024-24861 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service or system malfunction.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24861?
To address CVE-2024-24861, updating the Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1 is recommended.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-24861?
CVE-2024-24861 affects Linux kernel versions up to 3.0.101 and versions from 6.0 to 6.7.2.
What is a race condition as seen in CVE-2024-24861?
A race condition occurs when multiple processes access shared data simultaneously, potentially leading to inconsistent outcomes, such as the overflow issue in CVE-2024-24861.
Is CVE-2024-24861 specific to any device drivers?
Yes, CVE-2024-24861 specifically affects the media/xc4000 device driver in the Linux kernel.
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