CVE-2024-40977: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7921s: fix potential hung tasks during chip recovery During chip recovery (e.g. chip reset), there is a possible situation that kernel worker reset_work is holding the lock and waiting for kernel thread stat_worker to be parked, while stat_worker is waiting for the release of the same lock. It causes a deadlock resulting in the dumping of hung tasks messages and possible rebooting of the device. This patch prevents the execution of stat_worker during the chip recovery.

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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-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.96
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.36
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.9.7

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b81faa05b0b9feb3ae2d69be1d21f0d126ecb08 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85edd783f4539a994d66c4c014d5858f490b7a02 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e974dd4c22a23ec3ce579fb6d31a674ac0435da9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ecf0b2b8a37c8464186620bef37812a117ff6366 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b81faa05b0b9feb3ae2d69be1d21f0d126ecb08 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85edd783f4539a994d66c4c014d5858f490b7a02 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e974dd4c22a23ec3ce579fb6d31a674ac0435da9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ecf0b2b8a37c8464186620bef37812a117ff6366

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40977? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7921s: fix potential hung tasks during chip recovery During chip recovery (e.g. chip reset), there is a possible situation that kernel worker reset_work is holding the lock and waiting for kernel thread stat_worker to be parked, while stat_worker is waiting for the release of the same lock. It causes a deadlock resulting in the dumping of hung tasks messages and possible rebooting of the device. This patch prevents the execution of stat_worker during the chip recovery. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-40977? +

CVE-2024-40977 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-2024-40977? +

CVE-2024-40977 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-2024-40977? +

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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