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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-26686: fs/proc: do_task_stat: use sig->stats_lock to gather the threads/children stats

First published: Wed Apr 03 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/proc: do_task_stat: use sig-&amp;gt;stats_lock to gather the threads/children stats The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26686">CVE-2024-26686</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040335-CVE-2024-26686-b22f@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040335-CVE-2024-26686-b22f@gregkh/T</a>

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<6.1.82
6.1.82
redhat/kernel<6.7.6
6.7.6
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Kernel<6.1.82
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.7.6
Linux Kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Kernel=6.8-rc3
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=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

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/27978243f165b44e342f28f449b91327944ea071

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3820b0fac7732a653bcc6f6ac20c1d72e697f8f6

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7601df8031fd67310af891897ef6cc0df4209305

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cf4b8c39b9a0bd81c47afc7ef62914a62dd5ec4d

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-26686?

    CVE-2024-26686 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-26686?

    To fix CVE-2024-26686, upgrade your Linux kernel to versions 6.1.82, 6.7.6, or 6.8.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26686?

    CVE-2024-26686 affects various versions of the Linux kernel and specific IBM Security Verify Governance products.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-26686?

    The impact of CVE-2024-26686 involves potential issues related to thread and child statistics gathering within the Linux kernel.

  • When was CVE-2024-26686 disclosed?

    CVE-2024-26686 was disclosed in April 2024 as part of a security update for the Linux kernel.

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