CVE-2024-50081: blk-mq: setup queue ->tag_set before initializing hctx

Published Oct 29, 2024
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Updated

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

blk-mq: setup queue ->tagset before initializing hctx

Commit 7b815817aa58 ("blk-mq: add helper for checking if one CPU is mapped to specified hctx") needs to check queue mapping via tag set in hctx's cpuhp handler.

However, q->tagset may not be setup yet when the cpuhp handler is enabled, then kernel oops is triggered.

Fix the issue by setup queue tagset before initializing hctx.

Other sources

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

blk-mq: setup queue ->tagset before initializing hctx

Commit 7b815817aa58 ("blk-mq: add helper for checking if one CPU is mapped to specified hctx") needs to check queue mapping via tag set in hctx's cpuhp handler.

However, q->tagset may not be setup yet when the cpuhp handler is enabled, then kernel oops is triggered.

Fix the issue by setup queue tagset before initializing hctx.

NVD

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Launchpad

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.11.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Oct 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:45 AM
Description
Mar 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:52 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50081?

CVE-2024-50081 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50081?

To fix CVE-2024-50081, update your Linux kernel to version 6.11.6 or later.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50081?

CVE-2024-50081 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.10 to 6.11.5 and 6.12-rc1 to 6.12-rc3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-50081?

CVE-2024-50081 is a vulnerability related to block multi-queue management in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-50081?

Yes, patches for CVE-2024-50081 are available in the latest kernel updates.

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