CVE-2024-27030: octeontx2-af: Use separate handlers for interrupts

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

octeontx2-af: Use separate handlers for interrupts

For PF to AF interrupt vector and VF to AF vector same interrupt handler is registered which is causing race condition. When two interrupts are raised to two CPUs at same time then two cores serve same event corrupting the data.

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

octeontx2-af: Use separate handlers for interrupts

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-27030 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050110-CVE-2024-27030-d75a@gregkh/T

— Red Hat

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.273
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.214
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.153
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.83
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
redhat/kernel<5.4.273
5.4.273
redhat/kernel<5.10.214
5.10.214
redhat/kernel<5.15.153
5.15.153
redhat/kernel<6.1.83
6.1.83
redhat/kernel<6.6.23
6.6.23
redhat/kernel<6.7.11
6.7.11
redhat/kernel<6.8.2
6.8.2
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
debian/linux<6.1.85-1
6.1.85-1
debian/linux<6.7.12-1
6.7.12-1
debian/linux<6.7.12-1
6.7.12-1
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 5.4.273
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.214
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.153
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.83
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.23
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.7.11
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.2
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.9
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.85-1
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.7.12-1
  11. 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

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27030?

CVE-2024-27030 has a medium severity rating due to the race condition it introduces.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27030?

To fix CVE-2024-27030, update your Linux kernel to the fixed versions specified for your distribution.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-27030?

CVE-2024-27030 affects versions of the Linux kernel prior to 5.4.273, 5.10.214, 5.15.153, 6.1.83, 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2, and 6.9.

4

Can CVE-2024-27030 lead to system crashes?

Yes, CVE-2024-27030 can cause system instability and potential crashes due to the race condition in interrupt handling.

5

Is CVE-2024-27030 exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no known active exploits for CVE-2024-27030.

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