CVE-2024-57857: RDMA/siw: Remove direct link to net_device
First published: Wed Jan 15 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/siw: Remove direct link to net_device Do not manage a per device direct link to net_device. Rely on associated ib_devices net_device management, not doubling the effort locally. A badly managed local link to net_device was causing a 'KASAN: slab-use-after-free' exception during siw_query_port() call.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=5.3<6.12.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc5 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.234-1<=6.1.129-1<=6.1.128-1 | 6.12.20-1 6.12.21-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4eafeb4f021c50d13f199239d913b37de3c83135
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16b87037b48889d21854c8e97aec8a1baf2642b3
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-57857
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57857
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-57857
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-57857
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-57857
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/16b87037b48889d21854c8e97aec8a1baf2642b3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57857?
CVE-2024-57857 has been rated as having a low severity impact on the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57857?
To fix CVE-2024-57857, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been resolved.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57857?
CVE-2024-57857 affects certain versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix.
What components are impacted by CVE-2024-57857?
CVE-2024-57857 impacts the RDMA/siw component of the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-57857 exploitable?
CVE-2024-57857 does not have known exploit methods reported, and its impact is primarily related to local management issues.
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