CVE-2024-26846

MEDIUM
Published Apr 17, 2024 Modified Mar 21, 2025 CWE-415

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme-fc: do not wait in vain when unloading module The module exit path has race between deleting all controllers and freeing 'left over IDs'. To prevent double free a synchronization between nvme_delete_ctrl and ida_destroy has been added by the initial commit. There is some logic around trying to prevent from hanging forever in wait_for_completion, though it does not handling all cases. E.g. blktests is able to reproduce the situation where the module unload hangs forever. If we completely rely on the cleanup code executed from the nvme_delete_ctrl path, all IDs will be freed eventually. This makes calling ida_destroy unnecessary. We only have to ensure that all nvme_delete_ctrl code has been executed before we leave nvme_fc_exit_module. This is done by flushing the nvme_delete_wq workqueue. While at it, remove the unused nvme_fc_wq workqueue too.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor Product
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
debian debian_linux

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/085195aa90a924c79e35569bcdad860d764a8e17 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0bf567d6d9ffe09e059bbdfb4d07143cef42c75c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f2c95015ec2a1899161be6c0bdaecedd5a7bfb2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70fbfc47a392b98e5f8dba70c6efc6839205c982 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/baa6b7eb8c66486bd64608adc63fe03b30d3c0b9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0882c366418bf9c19e1ba7f270fe377a9bf5d67 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/085195aa90a924c79e35569bcdad860d764a8e17 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0bf567d6d9ffe09e059bbdfb4d07143cef42c75c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f2c95015ec2a1899161be6c0bdaecedd5a7bfb2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70fbfc47a392b98e5f8dba70c6efc6839205c982 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/baa6b7eb8c66486bd64608adc63fe03b30d3c0b9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0882c366418bf9c19e1ba7f270fe377a9bf5d67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26846? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme-fc: do not wait in vain when unloading module The module exit path has race between deleting all controllers and freeing 'left over IDs'. To prevent double free a synchronization between nvme_delete_ctrl and ida_destroy has been added by the initial commit. There is some logic around trying to prevent from hanging forever in wait_for_completion, though it does not handling all cases. E.g. blktests is able to reproduce the situation where the module unload hangs forever. If we completely rely on the cleanup code executed from the nvme_delete_ctrl path, all IDs will be freed eventually. This makes calling ida_destroy unnecessary. We only have to ensure that all nvme_delete_ctrl code has been executed before we leave nvme_fc_exit_module. This is done by flushing the nvme_delete_wq workqueue. While at it, remove the unused nvme_fc_wq workqueue too. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-26846? +
CVE-2024-26846 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26846? +
CVE-2024-26846 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-26846? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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