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CVE-2024-26681: netdevsim: avoid potential loop in nsim_dev_trap_report_work()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdevsim: avoid potential loop in nsim_dev_trap_report_work() Many syzbot reports include the following trace [1] If nsim_dev_trap_report_work() can not grab the mutex, it should rearm itself at least one jiffie later. [1] Sending NMI from CPU 1 to CPUs 0: NMI backtrace for cpu 0 CPU: 0 PID: 32383 Comm: kworker/0:2 Not tainted 6.8.0-rc2-syzkaller-00031-g861c0981648f #0 Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 11/17/2023 Workqueue: events nsim_dev_trap_report_work RIP: 0010:bytes_is_nonzero mm/kasan/generic.c:89 [inline] RIP: 0010:memory_is_nonzero mm/kasan/generic.c:104 [inline] RIP: 0010:memory_is_poisoned_n mm/kasan/generic.c:129 [inline] RIP: 0010:memory_is_poisoned mm/kasan/generic.c:161 [inline] RIP: 0010:check_region_inline mm/kasan/generic.c:180 [inline] RIP: 0010:kasan_check_range+0x101/0x190 mm/kasan/generic.c:189 Code: 07 49 39 d1 75 0a 45 3a 11 b8 01 00 00 00 7c 0b 44 89 c2 e8 21 ed ff ff 83 f0 01 5b 5d 41 5c c3 48 85 d2 74 4f 48 01 ea eb 09 <48> 83 c0 01 48 39 d0 74 41 80 38 00 74 f2 eb b6 41 bc 08 00 00 00 RSP: 0018:ffffc90012dcf998 EFLAGS: 00000046 RAX: fffffbfff258af1e RBX: fffffbfff258af1f RCX: ffffffff8168eda3 RDX: fffffbfff258af1f RSI: 0000000000000004 RDI: ffffffff92c578f0 RBP: fffffbfff258af1e R08: 0000000000000000 R09: fffffbfff258af1e R10: ffffffff92c578f3 R11: ffffffff8acbcbc0 R12: 0000000000000002 R13: ffff88806db38400 R14: 1ffff920025b9f42 R15: ffffffff92c578e8 FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff8880b9800000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 000000c00994e078 CR3: 000000002c250000 CR4: 00000000003506f0 DR0: 0000000000000000 DR1: 0000000000000000 DR2: 0000000000000000 DR3: 0000000000000000 DR6: 00000000fffe0ff0 DR7: 0000000000000400 Call Trace: <NMI> </NMI> <TASK> instrument_atomic_read include/linux/instrumented.h:68 [inline] atomic_read include/linux/atomic/atomic-instrumented.h:32 [inline] queued_spin_is_locked include/asm-generic/qspinlock.h:57 [inline] debug_spin_unlock kernel/locking/spinlock_debug.c:101 [inline] do_raw_spin_unlock+0x53/0x230 kernel/locking/spinlock_debug.c:141 __raw_spin_unlock_irqrestore include/linux/spinlock_api_smp.h:150 [inline] _raw_spin_unlock_irqrestore+0x22/0x70 kernel/locking/spinlock.c:194 debug_object_activate+0x349/0x540 lib/debugobjects.c:726 debug_work_activate kernel/workqueue.c:578 [inline] insert_work+0x30/0x230 kernel/workqueue.c:1650 __queue_work+0x62e/0x11d0 kernel/workqueue.c:1802 __queue_delayed_work+0x1bf/0x270 kernel/workqueue.c:1953 queue_delayed_work_on+0x106/0x130 kernel/workqueue.c:1989 queue_delayed_work include/linux/workqueue.h:563 [inline] schedule_delayed_work include/linux/workqueue.h:677 [inline] nsim_dev_trap_report_work+0x9c0/0xc80 drivers/net/netdevsim/dev.c:842 process_one_work+0x886/0x15d0 kernel/workqueue.c:2633 process_scheduled_works kernel/workqueue.c:2706 [inline] worker_thread+0x8b9/0x1290 kernel/workqueue.c:2787 kthread+0x2c6/0x3a0 kernel/kthread.c:388 ret_from_fork+0x45/0x80 arch/x86/kernel/process.c:147 ret_from_fork_asm+0x11/0x20 arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S:242 </TASK>

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-26681 is a Linux kernel issue in the netdevsim network-device simulator. A worker can immediately rearm itself when it cannot take a mutex, creating a potential loop. The available sources indicate a kernel stability or denial-of-service concern, not data theft or remote compromise.

Executive priority

Handle through normal kernel patch management unless netdevsim is used in CI, lab, or privileged multi-tenant environments. There is no source evidence of active exploitation or remote attack exposure.

Technical view

The issue is in nsim_dev_trap_report_work() under drivers/net/netdevsim/dev.c. If mutex acquisition fails, the work item should be delayed by at least one jiffy before being queued again. Stable kernel commits correct this scheduling behavior. No CVSS, CWE, or detailed exploit preconditions are provided in the source bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux systems running affected kernels with netdevsim present or enabled. netdevsim is a simulator/testing driver, so typical production exposure may be lower, but this depends on kernel configuration and module availability.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and KEV is false. The evidence comes from syzbot-style kernel traces and stable kernel fixes. Treat this as a reliability issue unless vendor advisories identify broader impact.

Researcher notes

Evidence is incomplete for severity scoring and exploitability. The fix changes delayed work scheduling when mutex acquisition fails. Review the stable commits and local kernel configuration to determine whether netdevsim can be reached in your environment.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply a vendor kernel update containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check your Linux distribution advisory for affected package versions.
  • Avoid enabling netdevsim where it is not operationally required.
  • Prioritize shared hosts, CI kernels, and systems allowing privileged module use.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory kernel versions against the affected versions listed for CVE-2024-26681.
  • Check whether netdevsim is built, available as a module, or loaded.
  • Confirm the running kernel includes one of the referenced stable commits.
  • Review kernel logs for repeated netdevsim workqueue or lockup symptoms.
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LinuxLinux012ec02ae4410207f796a9b280a60b80b6cc790a, 012ec02ae4410207f796a9b280a60b80b6cc790a, 012ec02ae4410207f796a9b280a60b80b6cc790a, 012ec02ae4410207f796a9b280a60b80b6cc790aunaffected
LinuxLinux6.0, 0, 6.1.78, 6.6.17, 6.7.5, 6.8affected
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