CVE-2024-27408: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: dw-edma: eDMA: Add sync read before starting the DMA transfer in remote setup The Linked list element and pointer are not stored in the same memory as the eDMA controller register. If the doorbell register is toggled before the full write of the linked list a race condition error will occur. In remote setup we can only use a readl to the memory to assure the full write has occurred.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.3 — 6.6.21
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.9
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbcc1c83f343e580c3aa1f2a8593343bf7b55bba https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d24fe6d5a1cfdddb7a9ef56736ec501c4d0a5fd3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f396b4df27cfe01a99f4b41f584c49e56477be3a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbcc1c83f343e580c3aa1f2a8593343bf7b55bba https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d24fe6d5a1cfdddb7a9ef56736ec501c4d0a5fd3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f396b4df27cfe01a99f4b41f584c49e56477be3a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27408? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: dw-edma: eDMA: Add sync read before starting the DMA transfer in remote setup The Linked list element and pointer are not stored in the same memory as the eDMA controller register. If the doorbell register is toggled before the full write of the linked list a race condition error will occur. In remote setup we can only use a readl to the memory to assure the full write has occurred. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-27408? +

CVE-2024-27408 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7 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-2024-27408? +

CVE-2024-27408 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27408? +

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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