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CVE-2024-47713: wifi: mac80211: use two-phase skb reclamation in ieee80211_do_stop()

First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: use two-phase skb reclamation in ieee80211_do_stop() Since '__dev_queue_xmit()' should be called with interrupts enabled, the following backtrace: ieee80211_do_stop() ... spin_lock_irqsave(&local->queue_stop_reason_lock, flags) ... ieee80211_free_txskb() ieee80211_report_used_skb() ieee80211_report_ack_skb() cfg80211_mgmt_tx_status_ext() nl80211_frame_tx_status() genlmsg_multicast_netns() genlmsg_multicast_netns_filtered() nlmsg_multicast_filtered() netlink_broadcast_filtered() do_one_broadcast() netlink_broadcast_deliver() __netlink_sendskb() netlink_deliver_tap() __netlink_deliver_tap_skb() dev_queue_xmit() __dev_queue_xmit() ; with IRQS disabled ... spin_unlock_irqrestore(&local->queue_stop_reason_lock, flags) issues the warning (as reported by syzbot reproducer): WARNING: CPU: 2 PID: 5128 at kernel/softirq.c:362 __local_bh_enable_ip+0xc3/0x120 Fix this by implementing a two-phase skb reclamation in 'ieee80211_do_stop()', where actual work is performed outside of a section with interrupts disabled.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=2.6.32<5.10.227
Linux Kernel>=5.11<5.15.168
Linux Kernel>=5.16<6.1.113
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.6.54
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.10.13
Linux Kernel>=6.11<6.11.2
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1<=5.10.226-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.15-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.119-1~deb11u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-47713?

    The severity of CVE-2024-47713 is currently classified as high due to its potential impact on system stability and security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-47713?

    To fix CVE-2024-47713, update to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel, specifically versions 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, or higher.

  • Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-47713?

    CVE-2024-47713 affects Linux kernel versions between 2.6.32 and 6.10.13, including specific ranges within those versions.

  • What components are impacted by CVE-2024-47713 in the Linux kernel?

    CVE-2024-47713 specifically impacts the mac80211 component of the Linux kernel, which is related to Wi-Fi functionalities.

  • Is CVE-2024-47713 actively being exploited?

    At this time, there is no public report indicating that CVE-2024-47713 is actively being exploited in the wild.

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