CVE-2024-45001: net: mana: Fix RX buf alloc_size alignment and atomic op panic

Published Sep 4, 2024
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Updated

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

net: mana: Fix RX buf allocsize alignment and atomic op panic

The MANA driver's RX buffer allocsize is passed into napibuildskb() to create SKB. skbshinfo(skb) is located at the end of skb, and its alignment is affected by the allocsize passed into napibuildskb(). The size needs to be aligned properly for better performance and atomic operations. Otherwise, on ARM64 CPU, for certain MTU settings like 4000, atomic operations may panic on the skbshinfo(skb)->dataref due to alignment fault.

To fix this bug, add proper alignment to the allocsize calculation.

Sample panic info: [ 253.298819] Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address ffff000129ba5cce [ 253.300900] Mem abort info: [ 253.301760] ESR = 0x0000000096000021 [ 253.302825] EC = 0x25: DABT (current EL), IL = 32 bits [ 253.304268] SET = 0, FnV = 0 [ 253.305172] EA = 0, S1PTW = 0 [ 253.306103] FSC = 0x21: alignment fault Call trace: skbclone+0xfc/0x198 skbclone+0x78/0xe0 raw6localdeliver+0xfc/0x228 ip6protocoldeliverrcu+0x80/0x500 ip6inputfinish+0x48/0x80 ip6input+0x48/0xc0 ip6sublistrcvfinish+0x50/0x78 ip6sublistrcv+0x1cc/0x2b8 ipv6listrcv+0x100/0x150 netifreceiveskblistcore+0x180/0x220 netifreceiveskblistinternal+0x198/0x2a8 napipoll+0x138/0x250 netrxaction+0x148/0x330 handlesoftirqs+0x12c/0x3a0

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.4<6.6.48
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5

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 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Sep 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 16, 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
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45001?

CVE-2024-45001 has a medium severity rating and relates to a specific alignment issue in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45001?

To mitigate CVE-2024-45001, update the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-45001?

CVE-2024-45001 affects the Linux kernel versions between 6.4 and 6.6.48 and versions between 6.7 and 6.10.7.

4

What specific component is involved in CVE-2024-45001?

CVE-2024-45001 involves the MANA driver's RX buffer allocation and its alignment within the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-45001?

As of the current information, there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2024-45001.

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