CVE-2024-36924

scsi: lpfc: Release hbalock before calling lpfc_worker_wake_up()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Release hbalock before calling lpfc_worker_wake_up() lpfc_worker_wake_up() calls the lpfc_work_done() routine, which takes the hbalock. Thus, lpfc_worker_wake_up() should not be called while holding the hbalock to avoid potential deadlock.

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6503c39398506cadda9f4c81695a9655ca5fb4fd	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8bf2c05e8ad68e90f9d5889a9e4ef3f6fe00683	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee833d7e62de2b84ed1332d501b67f12e7e5678f	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ded20192dff31c91cef2a04f7e20e60e9bb887d3	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36924?: CVE-2024-36924 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36924?: To fix CVE-2024-36924, 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-2024-36924 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36924 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-2024-36924?: CVE-2024-36924 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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Description

Category

CWE-667 – Improper Locking

References

Frequently Asked Questions