CVE-2024-50183: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Ensure DA_ID handling completion before deleting an NPIV instance Deleting an NPIV instance requires all fabric ndlps to be released before an NPIV's resources can be torn down. Failure to release fabric ndlps beforehand opens kref imbalance race conditions. Fix by forcing the DA_ID to complete synchronously with usage of wait_queue.

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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	< 6.1.113
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.57
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.11.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0857b1c573c0b095aa778bb26d8b3378172471b6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a3c84f71680684c1d41abb92db05f95c09111e8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ef6e016eb53fad6dc44c3253945efb43a3486b9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbc525409bfe8e5bff12f5d18d550ab3e52cdbef

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50183? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Ensure DA_ID handling completion before deleting an NPIV instance Deleting an NPIV instance requires all fabric ndlps to be released before an NPIV's resources can be torn down. Failure to release fabric ndlps beforehand opens kref imbalance race conditions. Fix by forcing the DA_ID to complete synchronously with usage of wait_queue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-50183? +

CVE-2024-50183 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-2024-50183? +

CVE-2024-50183 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-2024-50183? +

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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