CVE-2024-41068: s390/sclp: Fix sclp_init() cleanup on failure

Published Jul 29, 2024
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Updated

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

s390/sclp: Fix sclpinit() cleanup on failure

If sclpinit() fails it only partially cleans up: if there are multiple failing calls to sclpinit() sclpstatechangeevent will be added several times to sclpreglist, which results in the following warning:

------------[ cut here ]------------ listadd double add: new=000003ffe1598c10, prev=000003ffe1598bf0, next=000003ffe1598c10. WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 1 at lib/listdebug.c:35 listaddvalidorreport+0xde/0xf8 CPU: 0 PID: 1 Comm: swapper/0 Not tainted 6.10.0-rc3 Krnl PSW : 0404c00180000000 000003ffe0d6076a (listaddvalidorreport+0xe2/0xf8) R:0 T:1 IO:0 EX:0 Key:0 M:1 W:0 P:0 AS:3 CC:0 PM:0 RI:0 EA:3 ... Call Trace: [<000003ffe0d6076a>] listaddvalidorreport+0xe2/0xf8 ([<000003ffe0d60766>] listaddvalidorreport+0xde/0xf8) [<000003ffe0a8d37e>] sclpinit+0x40e/0x450 [<000003ffe00009f2>] dooneinitcall+0x42/0x1e0 [<000003ffe15b77a6>] doinitcalls+0x126/0x150 [<000003ffe15b7a0a>] kernelinitfreeable+0x1ba/0x1f8 [<000003ffe0d6650e>] kernelinit+0x2e/0x180 [<000003ffe000301c>] retfromfork+0x3c/0x60 [<000003ffe0d759ca>] retfromfork+0xa/0x30

Fix this by removing sclpstatechangeevent from sclpreglist when sclpinit() fails.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.319
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.281
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.223
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.164
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.101
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.42
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.11
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

Event History

Jul 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
May 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41068?

CVE-2024-41068 has been classified with a severity level that indicates moderate risk due to the potential for a denial of service in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41068?

To fix CVE-2024-41068, upgrade your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-41068?

Systems running the specified vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-41068.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2024-41068?

CVE-2024-41068 is a vulnerability related to improper cleanup in the sclp_init() function of the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-41068 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-41068 is not generally considered remotely exploitable, as it primarily affects local kernel operations.

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