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CVE-2024-26993: fs: sysfs: Fix reference leak in sysfs_break_active_protection()

First published: Wed May 01 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs: sysfs: Fix reference leak in sysfs_break_active_protection() The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26993">CVE-2024-26993</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050144-CVE-2024-26993-fe52@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050144-CVE-2024-26993-fe52@gregkh/T</a>

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<5.15.157
5.15.157
redhat/kernel<6.1.88
6.1.88
redhat/kernel<6.6.29
6.6.29
redhat/kernel<6.8.8
6.8.8
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Kernel>=3.16.62<3.17
Linux Kernel>=3.18.121<3.19
Linux Kernel>=4.4.154<4.5
Linux Kernel>=4.9.125<4.10
Linux Kernel>=4.14.68<4.15
Linux Kernel>=4.18.6<4.19
Linux Kernel>=4.19<5.15.157
Linux Kernel>=5.16<6.1.88
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.6.29
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.8.8
Linux Kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Kernel=6.9-rc4
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
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.21-1
6.12.22-1

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43f00210cb257bcb0387e8caeb4b46375d67f30c

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57baab0f376bec8f54b0fe6beb8f77a57c228063

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d43e072285e81b0b63cee7189b3357c7768a43b

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84bd4c2ae9c3d0a7d3a5c032ea7efff17af17e17

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4c99b57d43bab45225ba92d574a8683f9edc8e4

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a90bca2228c0646fc29a72689d308e5fe03e6d78

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac107356aabc362aaeb77463e814fc067a5d3957

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f28bba37fe244889b81bb5c508d3f6e5c6e342c5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-26993?

    CVE-2024-26993 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-26993?

    To fix CVE-2024-26993, update the Linux kernel to version 5.15.157, 6.1.88, 6.6.29, 6.8.8, or newer.

  • Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26993?

    CVE-2024-26993 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions prior to 5.15.157, 6.1.88, 6.6.29, and 6.8.8.

  • What components are impacted by CVE-2024-26993?

    CVE-2024-26993 impacts the sysfs component of the Linux kernel.

  • Is CVE-2024-26993 common in previous kernels?

    Yes, CVE-2024-26993 may be common in kernel versions from 3.16.62 to onwards but below the specified patched versions.

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