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CVE-2024-26813: vfio/platform: Create persistent IRQ handlers

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vfio/platform: Create persistent IRQ handlers The vfio-platform SET_IRQS ioctl currently allows loopback triggering of an interrupt before a signaling eventfd has been configured by the user, which thereby allows a NULL pointer dereference. Rather than register the IRQ relative to a valid trigger, register all IRQs in a disabled state in the device open path. This allows mask operations on the IRQ to nest within the overall enable state governed by a valid eventfd signal. This decouples @masked, protected by the @locked spinlock from @trigger, protected via the @igate mutex. In doing so, it's guaranteed that changes to @trigger cannot race the IRQ handlers because the IRQ handler is synchronously disabled before modifying the trigger, and loopback triggering of the IRQ via ioctl is safe due to serialization with trigger changes via igate. For compatibility, request_irq() failures are maintained to be local to the SET_IRQS ioctl rather than a fatal error in the open device path. This allows, for example, a userspace driver with polling mode support to continue to work regardless of moving the request_irq() call site. This necessarily blocks all SET_IRQS access to the failed index.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-26813 is a Linux kernel flaw in vfio-platform interrupt handling. A user with access to this interface could trigger a NULL pointer dereference before an interrupt eventfd is configured, potentially causing a kernel crash or service disruption. The supplied sources do not show remote exposure or confirmed exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted kernel reliability issue. Prioritize patching on virtualization, embedded, or device-assignment systems using vfio-platform. General servers without exposed VFIO platform access are likely lower urgency, but should still receive normal kernel security updates.

Technical view

The vfio-platform SET_IRQS ioctl allowed loopback interrupt triggering before a valid signaling eventfd existed. The kernel fix registers IRQs during device open in a disabled state and serializes trigger changes, preventing races between handlers, masking, and eventfd setup. request_irq failures remain local to SET_IRQS for compatibility.

Likely exposure

Likely limited to Linux systems using vfio-platform device access, especially environments exposing VFIO platform devices to local users, drivers, or workloads. Exposure should be confirmed by kernel version, enabled VFIO platform support, and access controls around VFIO device nodes.

Exploitation context

The source bundle reports no KEV listing and provides no evidence of active exploitation. The described impact is a NULL pointer dereference through a kernel ioctl path, suggesting local denial-of-service risk rather than proven remote compromise.

Researcher notes

Evidence is specific to vfio-platform IRQ setup and SET_IRQS behavior. The public record does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit details, or confirmed exploitation. Avoid assuming broader VFIO impact without validating the affected code path and downstream backports.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected Linux kernels to versions containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check distribution advisories, including Debian LTS, for packaged kernel updates.
  • Restrict access to VFIO device nodes to trusted users and workloads.
  • Review virtualization or device-assignment hosts for vfio-platform usage.
  • Follow vendor guidance where downstream kernel status is unclear.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions against the affected version list and stable fix references.
  • Confirm whether vfio-platform support is enabled on relevant systems.
  • Review permissions for VFIO device nodes and related user groups.
  • Check distribution changelogs for CVE-2024-26813 backports.
  • Prioritize validation on hosts running device assignment or userspace drivers.
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Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux57f972e2b341dd6a73533f9293ec55d584a5d833, 57f972e2b341dd6a73533f9293ec55d584a5d833, 57f972e2b341dd6a73533f9293ec55d584a5d833, 57f972e2b341dd6a73533f9293ec55d584a5d833, 57f972e2b341dd6a73533f9293ec55d584a5d833, 57f972e2b341dd6a73533f9293ec55d584a5d833, 57f972e2b341dd6a73533f9293ec55d584a5d833, 57f972e2b341dd6a73533f9293ec55d584a5d833unaffected
LinuxLinux4.1, 0, 5.4.274, 5.10.215, 5.15.154, 6.1.84, 6.6.24, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, 6.9affected
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