CVE-2024-35895: bpf, sockmap: Prevent lock inversion deadlock in map delete elem
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.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-35895?
CVE-2024-35895 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
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.
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.
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.
Is CVE-2024-35895 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-35895 could potentially be exploited in environments where BPF programs are used to manage sockmaps.