CVE-2024-58093: PCI/ASPM: Fix link state exit during switch upstream function removal

Published Apr 16, 2025
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Updated

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

PCI/ASPM: Fix link state exit during switch upstream function removal

Before 456d8aa37d0f ("PCI/ASPM: Disable ASPM on MFD function removal to avoid use-after-free"), we would free the ASPM link only after the last function on the bus pertaining to the given link was removed.

That was too late. If function 0 is removed before sibling function, link->downstream would point to free'd memory after.

After above change, we freed the ASPM parent link state upon any function removal on the bus pertaining to a given link.

That is too early. If the link is to a PCIe switch with MFD on the upstream port, then removing functions other than 0 first would free a link which still remains parentlink to the remaining downstream ports.

The resulting GPFs are especially frequent during hot-unplug, because pciehp removes devices on the link bus in reverse order.

On that switch, function 0 is the virtual P2P bridge to the internal bus. Free exactly when function 0 is removed -- before the parent link is obsolete, but after all subordinate links are gone.

[kwilczynski: commit log]

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4.251<5.5
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.188<5.11
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.121<5.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.39<6.2
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3.13<6.4
Linux Linux kernel>=6.4.4<6.15

Event History

Apr 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-58093?

The severity of CVE-2024-58093 is considered to be moderate due to potential use-after-free vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-58093?

To fix CVE-2024-58093, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-58093?

CVE-2024-58093 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix, although specific version details are typically provided in vendor advisories.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-58093?

The potential consequences of CVE-2024-58093 include system crashes or instability due to the use-after-free issue in PCI/ASPM handling.

5

Is there a specific patch for CVE-2024-58093 available?

Yes, a specific patch for CVE-2024-58093 is included in recent updates to the Linux kernel, which can be applied to mitigate the vulnerability.

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