CVE-2024-49855: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nbd: fix race between timeout and normal completion If request timetout is handled by nbd_requeue_cmd(), normal completion has to be stopped for avoiding to complete this requeued request, other use-after-free can be triggered. Fix the race by clearing NBD_CMD_INFLIGHT in nbd_requeue_cmd(), meantime make sure that cmd->lock is grabbed for clearing the flag and the requeue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.18.4 — 5.19
linux	linux_kernel	5.19 — 6.1.113
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.54
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.13
linux	linux_kernel	6.11 — 6.11.2
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5236ada8ebbd9e7461f17477357582f5be4f46f7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e73b946a379a1dfbb62626af93843bdfb53753d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a74c3e6c0d686c26ba2aab66d15ddb89dc139cc https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c25faf72d780a9c71081710cd48759d61ff6e9b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9ea57c91f03bcad415e1a20113bdb2077bcf990

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49855? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nbd: fix race between timeout and normal completion If request timetout is handled by nbd_requeue_cmd(), normal completion has to be stopped for avoiding to complete this requeued request, other use-after-free can be triggered. Fix the race by clearing NBD_CMD_INFLIGHT in nbd_requeue_cmd(), meantime make sure that cmd->lock is grabbed for clearing the flag and the requeue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-49855? +

CVE-2024-49855 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49855? +

CVE-2024-49855 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-2024-49855? +

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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