CVE-2024-38629

dmaengine: idxd: Avoid unnecessary destruction of file_ida

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: Avoid unnecessary destruction of file_ida file_ida is allocated during cdev open and is freed accordingly during cdev release. This sequence is guaranteed by driver file operations. Therefore, there is no need to destroy an already empty file_ida when the WQ cdev is removed. Worse, ida_free() in cdev release may happen after destruction of file_ida per WQ cdev. This can lead to accessing an id in file_ida after it has been destroyed, resulting in a kernel panic. Remove ida_destroy(&file_ida) to address these issues.

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CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.12%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38629?
CVE-2024-38629 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-38629?
To fix CVE-2024-38629, 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-2024-38629 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38629 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-2024-38629?
CVE-2024-38629 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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