CVE-2024-35831: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring: Fix release of pinned pages when __io_uaddr_map fails Looking at the error path of __io_uaddr_map, if we fail after pinning the pages for any reasons, ret will be set to -EINVAL and the error handler won't properly release the pinned pages. I didn't manage to trigger it without forcing a failure, but it can happen in real life when memory is heavily fragmented.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.5.7 — 6.6
linux	linux_kernel	6.6.1 — 6.6.23
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.11
linux	linux_kernel	6.8 — 6.8.2
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/0b6f39c175ba5f0ef72bdb3b9d2a06ad78621d62 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d376d7ad62b6a8e8dfff56b559d9d275e5b9b3a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67d1189d1095d471ed7fa426c7e384a7140a5dd7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/712e2c8415f55a4a4ddaa98a430b87f624109f69 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b6f39c175ba5f0ef72bdb3b9d2a06ad78621d62 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d376d7ad62b6a8e8dfff56b559d9d275e5b9b3a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67d1189d1095d471ed7fa426c7e384a7140a5dd7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/712e2c8415f55a4a4ddaa98a430b87f624109f69

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35831? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring: Fix release of pinned pages when __io_uaddr_map fails Looking at the error path of __io_uaddr_map, if we fail after pinning the pages for any reasons, ret will be set to -EINVAL and the error handler won't properly release the pinned pages. I didn't manage to trigger it without forcing a failure, but it can happen in real life when memory is heavily fragmented. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35831? +

CVE-2024-35831 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 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-2024-35831? +

CVE-2024-35831 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-2024-35831? +

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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