CVE-2024-42232: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libceph: fix race between delayed_work() and ceph_monc_stop() The way the delayed work is handled in ceph_monc_stop() is prone to races with mon_fault() and possibly also finish_hunting(). Both of these can requeue the delayed work which wouldn't be canceled by any of the following code in case that happens after cancel_delayed_work_sync() runs -- __close_session() doesn't mess with the delayed work in order to avoid interfering with the hunting interval logic. This part was missed in commit b5d91704f53e ("libceph: behave in mon_fault() if cur_mon < 0") and use-after-free can still ensue on monc and objects that hang off of it, with monc->auth and monc->monmap being particularly susceptible to quickly being reused. To fix this: - clear monc->cur_mon and monc->hunting as part of closing the session in ceph_monc_stop() - bail from delayed_work() if monc->cur_mon is cleared, similar to how it's done in mon_fault() and finish_hunting() (based on monc->hunting) - call cancel_delayed_work_sync() after the session is closed

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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-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 4.19.318
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.280
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.222
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.163
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.100
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.41
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.9.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1177afeca833174ba83504688eec898c6214f4bf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/20cf67dcb7db842f941eff1af6ee5e9dc41796d7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d33654d40a05afd91ab24c9a73ab512a0670a9a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33d38c5da17f8db2d80e811b7829d2822c10625e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34b76d1922e41da1fa73d43b764cddd82ac9733c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63e5d035e3a7ab7412a008f202633c5e6a0a28ea https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69c7b2fe4c9cc1d3b1186d1c5606627ecf0de883 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9525af1f58f67df387768770fcf6d6a8f23aee3d

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42232? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libceph: fix race between delayed_work() and ceph_monc_stop() The way the delayed work is handled in ceph_monc_stop() is prone to races with mon_fault() and possibly also finish_hunting(). Both of these can requeue the delayed work which wouldn't be canceled by any of the following code in case that happens after cancel_delayed_work_sync() runs -- __close_session() doesn't mess with the delayed work in order to avoid interfering with the hunting interval logic. This part was missed in commit b5d91704f53e ("libceph: behave in mon_fault() if cur_mon < 0") and use-after-free can still ensue on monc and objects that hang off of it, with monc->auth and monc->monmap being particularly susceptible to quickly being reused. To fix this: - clear monc->cur_mon and monc->hunting as part of closing the session in ceph_monc_stop() - bail from delayed_work() if monc->cur_mon is cleared, similar to how it's done in mon_fault() and finish_hunting() (based on monc->hunting) - call cancel_delayed_work_sync() after the session is closed It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42232? +

CVE-2024-42232 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-2024-42232? +

CVE-2024-42232 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-2024-42232? +

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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