CVE-2024-35805: dm snapshot: fix lockup in dm_exception_table_exit

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

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

dm snapshot: fix lockup in dmexceptiontableexit

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-35805 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051739-CVE-2024-35805-179f@gregkh/T

Other sources

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

dm snapshot: fix lockup in dmexceptiontableexit

There was reported lockup when we exit a snapshot with many exceptions. Fix this by adding "condresched" to the loop that frees the exceptions.

NVD

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<5.4.274
5.4.274
redhat/kernel<5.10.215
5.10.215
redhat/kernel<5.15.154
5.15.154
redhat/kernel<6.1.84
6.1.84
redhat/kernel<6.6.24
6.6.24
redhat/kernel<6.7.12
6.7.12
redhat/kernel<6.8.3
6.8.3
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel<5.4.274
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.215
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.154
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.84
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.24
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:23 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:15 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35805?

CVE-2024-35805 is considered a high severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35805?

To fix CVE-2024-35805, update your Linux kernel to version 5.4.274, 5.10.215, 5.15.154, 6.1.84, 6.6.24, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, or 6.9, or use the respective patched Debian version.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-35805?

CVE-2024-35805 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, including those in Red Hat and Debian systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-35805?

CVE-2024-35805 is a lockup vulnerability associated with the dm snapshot feature in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a public advisory for CVE-2024-35805?

Yes, there is an upstream advisory regarding CVE-2024-35805 from the Linux kernel CVE team.

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