CVE-2024-39486: drm/drm_file: Fix pid refcounting race

Published Jul 6, 2024
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Updated

drm/drmfile: Fix pid refcounting race

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.9<6.6.37
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc5
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.35.1-5
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1

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. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (drm/drm_file) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-39486
  3. Compensating control

    If applicable, note the issue is reported to occur only with CONFIG_PREEMPT_RCU=y; consider temporarily disabling CONFIG_PREEMPT_RCU=y or using an environment configuration that does not set it, until the fix is applied.

Event History

Jul 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39486?

CVE-2024-39486 has been classified with a severity level that suggests a potential risk to Linux kernel stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39486?

To fix CVE-2024-39486, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, specifically 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

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-39486?

CVE-2024-39486 affects various versions of the Linux kernel from 6.6.9 to 6.6.37, and several 6.10 release candidates.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-39486?

CVE-2024-39486 is a race condition vulnerability related to pid refcounting within the Linux kernel DRM subsystem.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-39486?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2024-39486; patching the kernel is the recommended solution.

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