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

17 affected componentsFixes available
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
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
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

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 5.4.273
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.214
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.153
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.83
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.23
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.7.11
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.2
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.9

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 Red Hat·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:11 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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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