CVE-2024-42110: net: ntb_netdev: Move ntb_netdev_rx_handler() to call netif_rx() from __netif_rx()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: ntbnetdev: Move ntbnetdevrxhandler() to call netifrx() from netifrx()
The following is emitted when using idxd (DSA) dmanegine as the data mover for ntbtransport that ntbnetdev uses.
[74412.546922] BUG: using smpprocessorid() in preemptible [00000000] code: irq/52-idxd-por/14526 [74412.556784] caller is netifrxinternal+0x42/0x130 [74412.562282] CPU: 6 PID: 14526 Comm: irq/52-idxd-por Not tainted 6.9.5 #5 [74412.569870] Hardware name: Intel Corporation ArcherCity/ArcherCity, BIOS EGSDCRB1.E9I.1752.P05.2402080856 02/08/2024 [74412.581699] Call Trace: [74412.584514] <TASK> [74412.586933] dumpstacklvl+0x55/0x70 [74412.591129] checkpreemptiondisabled+0xc8/0xf0 [74412.596374] netifrxinternal+0x42/0x130 [74412.600957] netifrx+0x20/0xd0 [74412.604743] ntbnetdevrxhandler+0x66/0x150 [ntbnetdev] [74412.610985] ntbcompleterxc+0xed/0x140 [ntbtransport] [74412.617010] ntbrxcopycallback+0x53/0x80 [ntbtransport] [74412.623332] idxddmacompletetxd+0xe3/0x160 [idxd] [74412.628963] idxdwqthread+0x1a6/0x2b0 [idxd] [74412.634046] irqthreadfn+0x21/0x60 [74412.638134] ? irqthread+0xa8/0x290 [74412.642218] irqthread+0x1a0/0x290 [74412.646212] ? pfxirqthreadfn+0x10/0x10 [74412.651071] ? pfxirqthreaddtor+0x10/0x10 [74412.656117] ? pfxirqthread+0x10/0x10 [74412.660686] kthread+0x100/0x130 [74412.664384] ? pfxkthread+0x10/0x10 [74412.668639] retfromfork+0x31/0x50 [74412.672716] ? pfxkthread+0x10/0x10 [74412.676978] retfromforkasm+0x1a/0x30 [74412.681457] </TASK>
The cause is due to the idxd driver interrupt completion handler uses threaded interrupt and the threaded handler is not hard or soft interrupt context. However netifrx() can only be called from interrupt context. Change the call to netifrx() in order to allow completion via normal context for dmaengine drivers that utilize threaded irq handling.
While the following commit changed from netifrx() to netifrx(), baebdf48c360 ("net: dev: Makes sure netifrx() can be invoked in any context."), the change should've been a noop instead. However, the code precedes this fix should've been using netifrxni() or netifrxanycontext().
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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redhat/kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.98 - Upgrade
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redhat/kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.6.39 - Upgrade
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redhat/kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.9.9 - Upgrade
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redhat/kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.10 - Upgrade
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debian/linuxto 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 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Compensating control
For dmaengine drivers that use threaded IRQ handling, ensure receive completion uses the netif_rx() variant intended for any/threaded context (e.g., netif_rx_ni() or netif_rx_any_context()), rather than __netif_rx(), since __netif_rx() can only be called from interrupt context.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42110?
The severity of CVE-2024-42110 has not been publicly rated yet, but it affects core functionalities in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42110?
To resolve CVE-2024-42110, update your Linux kernel to the recommended versions specified by your distribution.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-42110?
CVE-2024-42110 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those prior to 6.1.98, 6.6.39, 6.9.9, and 6.10.
What components are primarily impacted by CVE-2024-42110?
CVE-2024-42110 primarily impacts the ntb_netdev subsystem within the Linux kernel.
Is there a specific patch for CVE-2024-42110?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2024-42110 is included in the latest kernel updates from both Red Hat and Debian.