CVE-2024-42294: block: fix deadlock between sd_remove & sd_release
Published Aug 17, 2024
·Updated
block: fix deadlock between sdremove & sdrelease
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.5<6.6.44
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.43.1-7
Remediation
Event History
Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:09 AM
Description
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
Jan 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42294?
CVE-2024-42294 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for deadlock conditions in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-42294?
To fix CVE-2024-42294, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.9-1, or 6.12.10-1.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-42294?
CVE-2024-42294 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.5 and 6.6.44, as well as versions between 6.7 and 6.10.3.
4
What specific issue does CVE-2024-42294 address in the Linux kernel?
CVE-2024-42294 addresses a deadlock problem that occurs between sd_remove and sd_release, leading to blocked tasks.
5
When was CVE-2024-42294 resolved?
CVE-2024-42294 was resolved in the stable releases of the Linux kernel after the identification of the deadlock issue.