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

Published Apr 3, 2024
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Updated

fs/proc: dotaskstat: use sig->statslock to gather the threads/children stats

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
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
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.82
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.7.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
redhat/kernel<6.1.82
6.1.82
redhat/kernel<6.7.6
6.7.6
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 cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1<5.15.182.1-1
5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.82.1-1<6.6.82.1-1
6.6.82.1-1
linux/kernel>=2.6.12<5.10.237
5.10.237
linux/kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.181
5.15.181
linux/kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.82
6.1.82
linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.64
6.6.64
linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.7.6
6.7.6
debian/linux<6.1.82-1
6.1.82-1
debian/linux<6.7.7-1
6.7.7-1
debian/linux<6.7.7-1
6.7.7-1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.82
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.7.6
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.82.1-1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.182.1-1
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.237
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.181
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.82
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.64
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.7.6
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.82-1
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.7.7-1
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
  14. Upgrade

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

    Patch CVE-2024-26686

Event History

Apr 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:54 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·03:15 PM
Severity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·06:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26686?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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