CVE-2024-26671: blk-mq: fix IO hang from sbitmap wakeup race

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

blk-mq: fix IO hang from sbitmap wakeup race

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.307
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.269
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.77
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.7.4
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<4.19.307
4.19.307
redhat/kernel<5.4.269
5.4.269
redhat/kernel<5.10.210
5.10.210
redhat/kernel<5.15.149
5.15.149
redhat/kernel<6.1.77
6.1.77
redhat/kernel<6.6.16
6.6.16
redhat/kernel<6.7.4
6.7.4
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1<6.6.82.1-1
6.6.82.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.82.1-1<6.6.82.1-1
6.6.82.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.19.307
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.269
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.210
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.149
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.77
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.16
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.7.4
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.82.1-1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-26671
  12. Compensating control

    If you need a workaround while a fixed kernel is not available, unload the affected test module 'scsi_debug' (e.g., 'modprobe -r scsi_debug') and avoid running the fio workload that triggers the blk-mq IO hang race (blk-mq_mark_tag_wait() / sbitmap wakeup race).

  13. Compensating control

    Ensure the test reproducer is not running by restarting the 'scsi_debug' module with the settings shown after unloading it (e.g., 'modprobe scsi_debug delay=0 dev_size_mb=4096 max_queue=1 host_max_queue=1 submit_queues=4') before rerunning fio, so you can validate whether the hang is still observable.

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:28 PM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:53 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:53 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:53 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26671?

CVE-2024-26671 is considered a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26671?

To fix CVE-2024-26671, update the Linux kernel to the fixed versions specified in the vulnerability details.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26671?

CVE-2024-26671 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, including versions prior to 4.19.307, 5.4.269, 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.77, 6.6.16, 6.7.4, and 6.8.

4

What type of systems are impacted by CVE-2024-26671?

Systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel on Red Hat and Debian distributions are impacted by CVE-2024-26671.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-26671?

Exploiting CVE-2024-26671 may lead to an IO hang due to race conditions in the block layer of the Linux kernel.

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