CVE-2024-56640: net/smc: fix LGR and link use-after-free issue

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

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

net/smc: fix LGR and link use-after-free issue

We encountered a LGR/link use-after-free issue, which manifested as the LGR/link refcnt reaching 0 early and entering the clear process, making resource access unsafe.

refcountt: addition on 0; use-after-free. WARNING: CPU: 14 PID: 107447 at lib/refcount.c:25 refcountwarnsaturate+0x9c/0x140 Workqueue: events smclgrterminatework [smc] Call trace: refcountwarnsaturate+0x9c/0x140 smclgrterminate.part.45+0x2a8/0x370 [smc] smclgrterminatework+0x28/0x30 [smc] processonework+0x1b8/0x420 workerthread+0x158/0x510 kthread+0x114/0x118

or

refcountt: underflow; use-after-free. WARNING: CPU: 6 PID: 93140 at lib/refcount.c:28 refcountwarnsaturate+0xf0/0x140 Workqueue: smchswq smclistenwork [smc] Call trace: refcountwarnsaturate+0xf0/0x140 smcrlinkput+0x1cc/0x1d8 [smc] smcconnfree+0x110/0x1b0 [smc] smcconnabort+0x50/0x60 [smc] smclistenfinddevice+0x75c/0x790 [smc] smclistenwork+0x368/0x8a0 [smc] processonework+0x1b8/0x420 workerthread+0x158/0x510 kthread+0x114/0x118

It is caused by repeated release of LGR/link refcnt. One suspect is that smcconnfree() is called repeatedly because some smcconnfree() from server listening path are not protected by sock lock.

e.g.

Calls under socklock | smclistenwork ------------------------------------------------------- locksock(sk) | smcconnabort smcconnfree | \- smcconnfree \- smcrlinkput | \- smcrlinkput (duplicated) releasesock(sk)

So here add sock lock protection in smclistenwork() path, making it exclusive with other connection operations.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.18<5.15.174
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.76.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed 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·03:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:46 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56640?

CVE-2024-56640 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for a use-after-free condition leading to unsafe resource access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56640?

To fix CVE-2024-56640, you should update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56640?

CVE-2024-56640 affects Linux kernel versions between 4.18 and 5.15.174, 5.16 and 6.1.120, 6.2 and 6.6.66, 6.7 and 6.12.5, and specifically 6.13-rc1.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-56640 have on system security?

The use-after-free issue in CVE-2024-56640 can lead to unauthorized access to system resources, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2024-56640 likely to be exploited in the wild?

Given the severity and nature of CVE-2024-56640, it is likely that it could be targeted by attackers if not properly mitigated.

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