CVE-2024-35895: bpf, sockmap: Prevent lock inversion deadlock in map delete elem

Published May 19, 2024
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Updated

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

bpf, sockmap: Prevent lock inversion deadlock in map delete elem

syzkaller started using corpuses where a BPF tracing program deletes elements from a sockmap/sockhash map. Because BPF tracing programs can be invoked from any interrupt context, locks taken during a mapdeleteelem operation must be hardirq-safe. Otherwise a deadlock due to lock inversion is possible, as reported by lockdep:

CPU0 CPU1 ---- ---- lock(&htab->buckets[i].lock); localirqdisable(); lock(&host->lock); lock(&htab->buckets[i].lock); <Interrupt> lock(&host->lock);

Locks in sockmap are hardirq-unsafe by design. We expects elements to be deleted from sockmap/sockhash only in task (normal) context with interrupts enabled, or in softirq context.

Detect when mapdeleteelem operation is invoked from a context which is not hardirq-unsafe, that is interrupts are disabled, and bail out with an error.

Note that map updates are not affected by this issue. BPF verifier does not allow updating sockmap/sockhash from a BPF tracing program today.

Other sources

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

bpf, sockmap: Prevent lock inversion deadlock in map delete elem

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-35895 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051950-CVE-2024-35895-cb33@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
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<6.1.85
6.1.85
redhat/kernel<6.6.26
6.6.26
redhat/kernel<6.8.5
6.8.5
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.274
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.215
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.154
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.85
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.26
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
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

Event History

May 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:46 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35895?

CVE-2024-35895 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-35895?

CVE-2024-35895 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to 5.4.274, 5.10.215, 5.15.154, 6.1.85, 6.6.26, and some Debian versions.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-35895?

To fix CVE-2024-35895, upgrade the Linux kernel to the latest patched version specified for your distribution.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2024-35895?

CVE-2024-35895 involves issues in the BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) and sockmap/sockhash mechanisms within the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-35895 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-35895 could potentially be exploited in environments where BPF programs are used to manage sockmaps.

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