CVE-2024-38589: netrom: fix possible dead-lock in nr_rt_ioctl()

Published Jun 19, 2024
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Updated

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

netrom: fix possible dead-lock in nrrtioctl()

syzbot loves netrom, and found a possible deadlock in nrrtioctl [1]

Make sure we always acquire nrnodelistlock before nrnodelock(nrnode)

[1] WARNING: possible circular locking dependency detected 6.9.0-rc7-syzkaller-02147-g654de42f3fc6 #0 Not tainted ------------------------------------------------------ syz-executor350/5129 is trying to acquire lock: ffff8880186e2070 (&nrnode->nodelock){+...}-{2:2}, at: spinlockbh include/linux/spinlock.h:356 [inline] ffff8880186e2070 (&nrnode->nodelock){+...}-{2:2}, at: nrnodelock include/net/netrom.h:152 [inline] ffff8880186e2070 (&nrnode->nodelock){+...}-{2:2}, at: nrdecobs net/netrom/nrroute.c:464 [inline] ffff8880186e2070 (&nrnode->nodelock){+...}-{2:2}, at: nrrtioctl+0x1bb/0x1090 net/netrom/nrroute.c:697

but task is already holding lock: ffffffff8f7053b8 (nrnodelistlock){+...}-{2:2}, at: spinlockbh include/linux/spinlock.h:356 [inline] ffffffff8f7053b8 (nrnodelistlock){+...}-{2:2}, at: nrdecobs net/netrom/nrroute.c:462 [inline] ffffffff8f7053b8 (nrnodelistlock){+...}-{2:2}, at: nrrtioctl+0x10a/0x1090 net/netrom/nrroute.c:697

which lock already depends on the new lock.

the existing dependency chain (in reverse order) is:

-> #1 (nrnodelistlock){+...}-{2:2}: lockacquire+0x1ed/0x550 kernel/locking/lockdep.c:5754 rawspinlockbh include/linux/spinlockapismp.h:126 [inline] rawspinlockbh+0x35/0x50 kernel/locking/spinlock.c:178 spinlockbh include/linux/spinlock.h:356 [inline] nrremovenode net/netrom/nrroute.c:299 [inline] nrdelnode+0x4b4/0x820 net/netrom/nrroute.c:355 nrrtioctl+0xa95/0x1090 net/netrom/nrroute.c:683 sockdoioctl+0x158/0x460 net/socket.c:1222 sockioctl+0x629/0x8e0 net/socket.c:1341 vfsioctl fs/ioctl.c:51 [inline] dosysioctl fs/ioctl.c:904 [inline] sesysioctl+0xfc/0x170 fs/ioctl.c:890 dosyscallx64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] dosyscall64+0xf5/0x240 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entrySYSCALL64afterhwframe+0x77/0x7f

-> #0 (&nrnode->nodelock){+...}-{2:2}: checkprevadd kernel/locking/lockdep.c:3134 [inline] checkprevsadd kernel/locking/lockdep.c:3253 [inline] validatechain+0x18cb/0x58e0 kernel/locking/lockdep.c:3869 lockacquire+0x1346/0x1fd0 kernel/locking/lockdep.c:5137 lockacquire+0x1ed/0x550 kernel/locking/lockdep.c:5754 rawspinlockbh include/linux/spinlockapismp.h:126 [inline] rawspinlockbh+0x35/0x50 kernel/locking/spinlock.c:178 spinlockbh include/linux/spinlock.h:356 [inline] nrnodelock include/net/netrom.h:152 [inline] nrdecobs net/netrom/nrroute.c:464 [inline] nrrtioctl+0x1bb/0x1090 net/netrom/nrroute.c:697 sockdoioctl+0x158/0x460 net/socket.c:1222 sockioctl+0x629/0x8e0 net/socket.c:1341 vfsioctl fs/ioctl.c:51 [inline] dosysioctl fs/ioctl.c:904 [inline] sesysioctl+0xfc/0x170 fs/ioctl.c:890 dosyscallx64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] dosyscall64+0xf5/0x240 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entrySYSCALL64afterhwframe+0x77/0x7f

other info that might help us debug this:

Possible unsafe locking scenario:

CPU0 CPU1 ---- ---- lock(nrnodelistlock); lock(&nrnode->nodelock); lock(nrnodelistlock); lock(&nrnode->nodelock);

DEADLOCK

1 lock held by syz-executor350/5129: #0: ffffffff8f7053b8 (nrnodelistlock){+...}-{2:2}, at: spinlockbh include/linux/spinlock.h:356 [inline] #0: ffffffff8f7053b8 (nrnodelistlock){+...}-{2:2}, at: nrdecobs net/netrom/nrroute.c:462 [inline] #0: ffffffff8f70 ---truncated---

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.12<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
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 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
  2. Compensating control

    In netrom's nr_rt_ioctl(), always acquire nr_node_list_lock before nr_node_lock(nr_node) to prevent the possible deadlock.

Event History

Jun 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:29 PM
Description
May 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38589?

CVE-2024-38589 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38589?

To fix CVE-2024-38589, you should update the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-38589?

CVE-2024-38589 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.12 to 6.9.3, excluding fixed versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38589?

CVE-2024-38589 is a potential deadlock vulnerability that can occur during network routing operations.

5

Can CVE-2024-38589 impact system performance?

Yes, CVE-2024-38589 can lead to a system deadlock, potentially affecting network performance and system stability.

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