CVE-2024-27022: fork: defer linking file vma until vma is fully initialized

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

fork: defer linking file vma until vma is fully initialized

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1<6.1.90
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.30
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<6.8.8
6.8.8
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.29.1-5
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.35.1-4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.8
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.9

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:46 PM
Description
Aug 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:17 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27022?

CVE-2024-27022 is classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27022?

To fix CVE-2024-27022, update the kernel to the recommended versions specified in the vendor advisories.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-27022?

CVE-2024-27022 affects kernel versions before 6.8.8 and specific versions of the 5.10.x and 6.1.x branches.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-27022?

Currently, the recommended approach is to apply updates rather than relying on workarounds for CVE-2024-27022.

5

What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-27022?

CVE-2024-27022 impacts systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel distributed by Red Hat and Debian.

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