CVE-2024-26759: mm/swap: fix race when skipping swapcache
First published: Wed Apr 03 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm/swap: fix race when skipping swapcache The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26759">CVE-2024-26759</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040304-CVE-2024-26759-45f1@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040304-CVE-2024-26759-45f1@gregkh/T</a>
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.1.80 | 6.1.80 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.19 | 6.6.19 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.7.7 | 6.7.7 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8 | 6.8 |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.15<6.1.80 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.7.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc5 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2dedda77d4493f3e92e414b272bfa60f1f51ed95
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/305152314df82b22cf9b181f3dc5fc411002079a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d183a4631acfc7af955c02a02e739cec15f5234d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/13ddaf26be324a7f951891ecd9ccd04466d27458
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26759
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040304-CVE-2024-26759-45f1@gregkh/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2273205
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4211
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4352
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9315
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2270
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2273204
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26759?
The severity of CVE-2024-26759 is classified as medium.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26759?
To fix CVE-2024-26759, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 6.1.80, 6.6.19, 6.7.7, or 6.8.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-26759?
CVE-2024-26759 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.1.80, 6.6.19, 6.7.7, and 6.8.
Is CVE-2024-26759 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-26759 does not have a known remote exploit vector.
What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2024-26759?
CVE-2024-26759 impacts the memory management and swap functionalities within the Linux kernel.
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