CVE-2024-38582: nilfs2: fix potential hang in nilfs_detach_log_writer()

Published Jun 19, 2024
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Updated

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

nilfs2: fix potential hang in nilfsdetachlogwriter()

Syzbot has reported a potential hang in nilfsdetachlogwriter() called during nilfs2 unmount.

Analysis revealed that this is because nilfssegctorsync(), which synchronizes with the log writer thread, can be called after nilfssegctordestroy() terminates that thread, as shown in the call trace below:

nilfsdetachlogwriter nilfssegctordestroy nilfssegctorkillthread --> Shut down log writer thread flushwork nilfsiputworkfunc nilfsdisposelist iput nilfsevictinode nilfstransactioncommit nilfsconstructsegment (if inode needs sync) nilfssegctorsync --> Attempt to synchronize with log writer thread DEADLOCK

Fix this issue by changing nilfssegctorsync() so that the log writer thread returns normally without synchronizing after it terminates, and by forcing tasks that are already waiting to complete once after the thread terminates.

The skipped inode metadata flushout will then be processed together in the subsequent cleanup work in nilfssegctordestroy().

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.316
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.278
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.219
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<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<6.9.3
debian/linux<6.1.94-1
6.1.94-1
debian/linux<6.8.12-1
6.8.12-1
debian/linux<6.8.12-1
6.8.12-1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.94-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.12-1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1

Event History

Jun 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38582?

CVE-2024-38582 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to potential hangs during the unmount process in nilfs2, affecting system stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38582?

To fix CVE-2024-38582, update to the fixed versions of the Linux kernel: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-38582?

CVE-2024-38582 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those prior to 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, and 6.12.13-1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-38582?

The impact of CVE-2024-38582 can result in system hangs when attempting to detach log writers during the unmount process of nilfs2.

5

Who reported the issue related to CVE-2024-38582?

The issue related to CVE-2024-38582 was reported by Syzbot, which is an automated bug detection tool.

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