CVE-2024-40956

dmaengine: idxd: Fix possible Use-After-Free in irq_process_work_list

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: Fix possible Use-After-Free in irq_process_work_list Use list_for_each_entry_safe() to allow iterating through the list and deleting the entry in the iteration process. The descriptor is freed via idxd_desc_complete() and there's a slight chance may cause issue for the list iterator when the descriptor is reused by another thread without it being deleted from the list.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40956?
CVE-2024-40956 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40956?
To fix CVE-2024-40956, 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-2024-40956 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40956 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-2024-40956?
CVE-2024-40956 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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