CVE-2024-35926: crypto: iaa - Fix async_disable descriptor leak

Published May 19, 2024
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Updated

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

crypto: iaa - Fix asyncdisable descriptor leak

The disableasync paths of iaacompress/decompress() don't free idxd descriptors in the asyncdisable case. Currently this only happens in the testcases where req->dst is set to null. Add a test to free them in those paths.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.6

Event History

May 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:10 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:47 PM
Description
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35926?

The severity of CVE-2024-35926 is classified as moderate due to a potential descriptor leak in the Linux kernel's async_disable paths.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35926?

To fix CVE-2024-35926, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-35926?

CVE-2024-35926 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel in Debian packages.

4

What does CVE-2024-35926 impact?

CVE-2024-35926 impacts the handling of idxd descriptors in the Linux kernel's asynchronous I/O operations.

5

Is CVE-2024-35926 exploitable in production systems?

While exploitation of CVE-2024-35926 is possible, it primarily requires specific conditions met in test environments rather than typical production systems.

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