CVE-2024-42285: RDMA/iwcm: Fix a use-after-free related to destroying CM IDs

Published Aug 17, 2024
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Updated

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

RDMA/iwcm: Fix a use-after-free related to destroying CM IDs

iwconnreqhandler() associates a new struct rdmaidprivate (connid) with an existing struct iwcmid (cmid) as follows:

connid->cmid.iw = cmid; cmid->context = connid; cmid->cmhandler = cmaiwhandler;

rdmadestroyid() frees both the cmid and the struct rdmaidprivate. Make sure that cmworkhandler() does not trigger a use-after-free by only freeing of the struct rdmaidprivate after all pending work has finished.

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Launchpad

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.8<4.19.320
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.282
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.224
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.165
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.103
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.44
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.43.1-7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:08 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected 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
Oct 31, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:20 PM
Description
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42285?

CVE-2024-42285 has not been assigned a specific severity rating yet, but it addresses a use-after-free vulnerability that could potentially lead to denial of service or code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42285?

To fix CVE-2024-42285, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions specified in the vulnerability details.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-42285?

CVE-2024-42285 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those before the patched versions 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, and others as listed in the details.

4

Is CVE-2024-42285 exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2024-42285 is considered exploitable, especially in environments where RDMA functionalities are used.

5

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2024-42285?

CVE-2024-42285 impacts systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel that utilize RDMA protocols.

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