First published: Wed Sep 18 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libfs: fix get_stashed_dentry() get_stashed_dentry() tries to optimistically retrieve a stashed dentry from a provided location. It needs to ensure to hold rcu lock before it dereference the stashed location to prevent UAF issues. Use rcu_dereference() instead of READ_ONCE() it's effectively equivalent with some lockdep bells and whistles and it communicates clearly that this expects rcu protection.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | >=6.9<6.10.10 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc3 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc4 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc5 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc6 |
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CVE-2024-46801 has not been assigned a specific severity level, but it involves a fix in the Linux kernel related to dereferencing stashed dentry locations.
To fix CVE-2024-46801, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically any version after 6.10.10 or 6.11-rc6.
CVE-2024-46801 affects Linux kernel versions 6.9 through 6.10.10 and specific 6.11 release candidates.
CVE-2024-46801 is a local vulnerability that requires the attacker to have local access to the system.
The main issue in CVE-2024-46801 is the incorrect handling of rcu lock when dereferencing a stashed dentry in the Linux kernel.