CVE-2024-27060: thunderbolt: Fix NULL pointer dereference in tb_port_update_credits()
First published: Wed May 01 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thunderbolt: Fix NULL pointer dereference in tb_port_update_credits() Olliver reported that his system crashes when plugging in Thunderbolt 1 device: BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000020 #PF: supervisor read access in kernel mode #PF: error_code(0x0000) - not-present page PGD 0 P4D 0 Oops: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP NOPTI RIP: 0010:tb_port_do_update_credits+0x1b/0x130 [thunderbolt] Call Trace: <TASK> ? __die+0x23/0x70 ? page_fault_oops+0x171/0x4e0 ? exc_page_fault+0x7f/0x180 ? asm_exc_page_fault+0x26/0x30 ? tb_port_do_update_credits+0x1b/0x130 ? tb_switch_update_link_attributes+0x83/0xd0 tb_switch_add+0x7a2/0xfe0 tb_scan_port+0x236/0x6f0 tb_handle_hotplug+0x6db/0x900 process_one_work+0x171/0x340 worker_thread+0x27b/0x3a0 ? __pfx_worker_thread+0x10/0x10 kthread+0xe5/0x120 ? __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10 ret_from_fork+0x31/0x50 ? __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10 ret_from_fork_asm+0x1b/0x30 </TASK> This is due the fact that some Thunderbolt 1 devices only have one lane adapter. Fix this by checking for the lane 1 before we read its credits.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | >=6.7<6.7.12 | |
| 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 | |
| Linux kernel | =6.8-rc6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-27060?
CVE-2024-27060 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27060?
To mitigate CVE-2024-27060, users should update their Linux kernel to the latest version that resolves this issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-27060?
CVE-2024-27060 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, including versions from 6.7 to 6.8-rc6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27060?
CVE-2024-27060 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability found in the Thunderbolt functionality of the Linux kernel.
What are the consequences of CVE-2024-27060?
CVE-2024-27060 can lead to kernel crashes when a Thunderbolt device is plugged in, potentially disrupting system operations.
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