CVE-2022-48675

IB/core: Fix a nested dead lock as part of ODP flow

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: IB/core: Fix a nested dead lock as part of ODP flow Fix a nested dead lock as part of ODP flow by using mmput_async(). From the below call trace [1] can see that calling mmput() once we have the umem_odp->umem_mutex locked as required by ib_umem_odp_map_dma_and_lock() might trigger in the same task the exit_mmap()->__mmu_notifier_release()->mlx5_ib_invalidate_range() which may dead lock when trying to lock the same mutex. Moving to use mmput_async() will solve the problem as the above exit_mmap() flow will be called in other task and will be executed once the lock will be available. [1] [64843.077665] task:kworker/u133:2 state:D stack: 0 pid:80906 ppid: 2 flags:0x00004000 [64843.077672] Workqueue: mlx5_ib_page_fault mlx5_ib_eqe_pf_action [mlx5_ib] [64843.077719] Call Trace: [64843.077722] <TASK> [64843.077724] __schedule+0x23d/0x590 [64843.077729] schedule+0x4e/0xb0 [64843.077735] schedule_preempt_disabled+0xe/0x10 [64843.077740] __mutex_lock.constprop.0+0x263/0x490 [64843.077747] __mutex_lock_slowpath+0x13/0x20 [64843.077752] mutex_lock+0x34/0x40 [64843.077758] mlx5_ib_invalidate_range+0x48/0x270 [mlx5_ib] [64843.077808] __mmu_notifier_release+0x1a4/0x200 [64843.077816] exit_mmap+0x1bc/0x200 [64843.077822] ? walk_page_range+0x9c/0x120 [64843.077828] ? __cond_resched+0x1a/0x50 [64843.077833] ? mutex_lock+0x13/0x40 [64843.077839] ? uprobe_clear_state+0xac/0x120 [64843.077860] mmput+0x5f/0x140 [64843.077867] ib_umem_odp_map_dma_and_lock+0x21b/0x580 [ib_core] [64843.077931] pagefault_real_mr+0x9a/0x140 [mlx5_ib] [64843.077962] pagefault_mr+0xb4/0x550 [mlx5_ib] [64843.077992] pagefault_single_data_segment.constprop.0+0x2ac/0x560 [mlx5_ib] [64843.078022] mlx5_ib_eqe_pf_action+0x528/0x780 [mlx5_ib] [64843.078051] process_one_work+0x22b/0x3d0 [64843.078059] worker_thread+0x53/0x410 [64843.078065] ? process_one_work+0x3d0/0x3d0 [64843.078073] kthread+0x12a/0x150 [64843.078079] ? set_kthread_struct+0x50/0x50 [64843.078085] ret_from_fork+0x22/0x30 [64843.078093] </TASK>

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8de6cb5755eae7b793d8c00c8696c8667d44a7f patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/819110054b14d7272b4188db997a3d80f75ab785 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83c43fd872e32c8071d5582eb7c40f573a8342f3 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85eaeb5058f0f04dffb124c97c86b4f18db0b833 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48675?
CVE-2022-48675 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-48675?
To fix CVE-2022-48675, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-48675 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48675 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-48675?
CVE-2022-48675 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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