CVE-2024-57929: dm array: fix releasing a faulty array block twice in dm_array_cursor_end

Published Jan 19, 2025
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Updated

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

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.9<5.4.290
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.234
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.177
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.125
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.72
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc6
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1
debian/linux<6.1.128-1
6.1.128-1
debian/linux<6.12.10-1
6.12.10-1
debian/linux<6.12.10-1
6.12.10-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.111-1Fixed in 7.2.9-1Fixed in 7.2.10-1
  2. Compensating control

    In dm_array_cursor, set the cached block pointer to NULL when dm_bm_read_lock() fails due to locking or checksum errors, preventing use or double release of the invalid dm_block pointer.

Event History

Jan 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:52 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57929?

CVE-2024-57929 is classified as a low severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57929?

To fix CVE-2024-57929, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-57929?

CVE-2024-57929 affects various versions of the Linux kernel.

4

What does CVE-2024-57929 exploit?

CVE-2024-57929 exploits issues related to the dm_array_cursor_end function, specifically when dm_bm_read_lock() fails.

5

Is CVE-2024-57929 still exploitable?

No, CVE-2024-57929 is no longer exploitable if the relevant patches have been applied.

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