CVE-2024-38580: epoll: be better about file lifetimes

Published Jun 19, 2024
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Updated

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

epoll: be better about file lifetimes

epoll can call out to vfspoll() with a file pointer that may race with the last 'fput()'. That would make fcount go down to zero, and while the ep->mtx locking means that the resulting file pointer tear-down will be blocked until the poll returns, it means that fcount is already dead, and any use of it won't actually get a reference to the file any more: it's dead regardless.

Make sure we have a valid ref on the file pointer before we call down to vfspoll() from the epoll routines.

Other sources

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

epoll: be better about file lifetimes

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-38580 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024061948-CVE-2024-38580-d87f@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<5.15.161
5.15.161
redhat/kernel<6.1.93
6.1.93
redhat/kernel<6.6.33
6.6.33
redhat/kernel<6.8.12
6.8.12
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.161
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.161
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.93
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.33
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.12
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-38580

Event History

Jun 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Jun 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:29 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38580?

CVE-2024-38580 has a high severity rating due to the potential for race conditions affecting file lifetimes in the Linux kernel.

2

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-38580?

CVE-2024-38580 affects multiple Linux kernel versions including versions prior to 5.15.161, 6.1.93, 6.6.33, 6.8.12, and 6.9.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-38580?

To fix CVE-2024-38580, update your system to a kernel version that is patched, such as 5.15.161 or later, 6.1.93 or later, or apply specific updates provided by your distribution.

4

What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-38580?

CVE-2024-38580 impacts systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel, commonly in Red Hat and Debian distributions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38580?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2024-38580, so the recommended action is to upgrade to a patched kernel version.

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