CVE-2024-26696: nilfs2: fix hang in nilfs_lookup_dirty_data_buffers()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
nilfs2: fix hang in nilfslookupdirtydatabuffers()
Syzbot reported a hang issue in migratepagesbatch() called by mbind() and nilfslookupdirtydatabuffers() called in the log writer of nilfs2.
While migratepagesbatch() locks a folio and waits for the writeback to complete, the log writer thread that should bring the writeback to completion picks up the folio being written back in nilfslookupdirtydatabuffers() that it calls for subsequent log creation and was trying to lock the folio. Thus causing a deadlock.
In the first place, it is unexpected that folios/pages in the middle of writeback will be updated and become dirty. Nilfs2 adds a checksum to verify the validity of the log being written and uses it for recovery at mount, so data changes during writeback are suppressed. Since this is broken, an unclean shutdown could potentially cause recovery to fail.
Investigation revealed that the root cause is that the wait for writeback completion in nilfspagemkwrite() is conditional, and if the backing device does not require stable writes, data may be modified without waiting.
Fix these issues by making nilfspagemkwrite() wait for writeback to finish regardless of the stable write requirement of the backing device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26696?
CVE-2024-26696 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for a hang issue impacting system performance.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26696?
To remediate CVE-2024-26696, upgrade to the fixed versions of the Linux kernel listed in the affected software section.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26696?
CVE-2024-26696 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, notably 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, and 6.12.11-1.
How was CVE-2024-26696 discovered?
CVE-2024-26696 was reported by Syzbot, which identified a hang in the function migrate_pages_batch() related to the NILFS2 file system.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-26696?
CVE-2024-26696 involves the NILFS2 file system in the Linux kernel and affects its ability to manage dirty data buffers effectively.