CVE-2024-36027: btrfs: zoned: do not flag ZEROOUT on non-dirty extent buffer
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
btrfs: zoned: do not flag ZEROOUT on non-dirty extent buffer
Btrfs clears the content of an extent buffer marked as EXTENTBUFFERZONEDZEROOUT before the bio submission. This mechanism is introduced to prevent a write hole of an extent buffer, which is once allocated, marked dirty, but turns out unnecessary and cleaned up within one transaction operation.
Currently, btrfsclearbufferdirty() marks the extent buffer as EXTENTBUFFERZONEDZEROOUT, and skips the entry function. If this call happens while the buffer is under IO (with the WRITEBACK flag set, without the DIRTY flag), we can add the ZEROOUT flag and clear the buffer's content just before a bio submission. As a result:
1) it can lead to adding faulty delayed reference item which leads to a FS corrupted (EUCLEAN) error, and
2) it writes out cleared tree node on disk
The former issue is previously discussed in [1]. The corruption happens when it runs a delayed reference update. So, on-disk data is safe.
[1] https://lore.kernel.org/linux-btrfs/3f4f2a0ff1a6c818050434288925bdcf3cd719e5.1709124777.git.naohiro.aota@wdc.com/
The latter one can reach on-disk data. But, as that node is already processed by btrfsclearbufferdirty(), that will be invalidated in the next transaction commit anyway. So, the chance of hitting the corruption is relatively small.
Anyway, we should skip flagging ZEROOUT on a non-DIRTY extent buffer, to keep the content under IO intact.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36027?
CVE-2024-36027 has been classified as a vulnerability in the Linux kernel affecting Btrfs that requires attention to prevent potential data integrity issues.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36027?
To fix CVE-2024-36027, upgrade your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-36027?
CVE-2024-36027 affects various Debian Linux distributions utilizing specific kernel versions.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-36027?
The impact of CVE-2024-36027 may lead to improper handling of memory buffers, potentially causing data corruption.
Is CVE-2024-36027 publicly known?
Yes, CVE-2024-36027 has been publicly disclosed as part of the Linux kernel vulnerabilities.