CVE-2024-53164: net: sched: fix ordering of qlen adjustment

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

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

net: sched: fix ordering of qlen adjustment

Changes to sch->q.qlen around qdisctreereducebacklog() need to happen before a call to said function because otherwise it may fail to notify parent qdiscs when the child is about to become empty.

Other sources

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

net: sched: fix ordering of qlen adjustment

Changes to sch->q.qlen around qdisctreereducebacklog() need to happen before a call to said function because otherwise it may fail to notify parent qdiscs when the child is about to become empty.

NVD

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Launchpad

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel<5.4.289
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.233
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.176
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.122
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.68
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed 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

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:38 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Jan 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:57 PM
Description
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 6, 2025
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53164?

The severity of CVE-2024-53164 is considered to be moderate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53164?

To fix CVE-2024-53164, upgrade to Linux kernel version 6.1.123-1 or 6.12.11-1 or a later version.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53164?

CVE-2024-53164 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.226-1 and includes specific earlier versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53164?

CVE-2024-53164 is a scheduling-related vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-53164 present in Debian packages?

Yes, CVE-2024-53164 impacts Debian Linux packages that utilize the affected Linux kernel versions.

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