CVE-2024-35786: drm/nouveau: fix stale locked mutex in nouveau_gem_ioctl_pushbuf

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/nouveau: fix stale locked mutex in nouveaugemioctlpushbuf

If VMBIND is enabled on the client the legacy submission ioctl can't be used, however if a client tries to do so regardless it will return an error. In this case the clients mutex remained unlocked leading to a deadlock inside nouveaudrmpostclose or any other nouveau ioctl call.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.24
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc6

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:24 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35786?

The severity of CVE-2024-35786 is currently classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35786?

To fix CVE-2024-35786, update the Linux kernel to versions above 6.8-rc6 or apply any available patches.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-35786?

CVE-2024-35786 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.6 to 6.8-rc6.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2024-35786?

CVE-2024-35786 involves the DRM subsystem, specifically the nouveau driver and its handling of mutex locks.

5

Is CVE-2024-35786 likely to be exploited in the wild?

There is no current indication that CVE-2024-35786 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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