CVE-2024-46692: firmware: qcom: scm: Mark get_wq_ctx() as atomic call
firmware: qcom: scm: Mark getwqctx() as atomic call
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto 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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1 - Configuration
Mark get_wq_ctx() as an atomic SMC call instead of a standard SMC call to avoid waitq-context allocation deadlocks.
Linux kernel firmware: qcom: scm get_wq_ctx() SMC call type = atomic call
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46692?
CVE-2024-46692 is classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46692?
To fix CVE-2024-46692, update the Linux kernel to one of the patched versions such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, or 6.12.11-1.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46692?
CVE-2024-46692 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.3 to 6.6.49 and certain 6.11 release candidates.
What are the implications of CVE-2024-46692?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-46692 could allow a local attacker to manipulate system calls leading to potential denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-46692?
Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2024-46692 is to apply the available kernel updates instead of relying on workarounds.