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CVE-2024-26935: scsi: core: Fix unremoved procfs host directory regression

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: core: Fix unremoved procfs host directory regression Commit fc663711b944 ("scsi: core: Remove the /proc/scsi/${proc_name} directory earlier") fixed a bug related to modules loading/unloading, by adding a call to scsi_proc_hostdir_rm() on scsi_remove_host(). But that led to a potential duplicate call to the hostdir_rm() routine, since it's also called from scsi_host_dev_release(). That triggered a regression report, which was then fixed by commit be03df3d4bfe ("scsi: core: Fix a procfs host directory removal regression"). The fix just dropped the hostdir_rm() call from dev_release(). But it happens that this proc directory is created on scsi_host_alloc(), and that function "pairs" with scsi_host_dev_release(), while scsi_remove_host() pairs with scsi_add_host(). In other words, it seems the reason for removing the proc directory on dev_release() was meant to cover cases in which a SCSI host structure was allocated, but the call to scsi_add_host() didn't happen. And that pattern happens to exist in some error paths, for example. Syzkaller causes that by using USB raw gadget device, error'ing on usb-storage driver, at usb_stor_probe2(). By checking that path, we can see that the BadDevice label leads to a scsi_host_put() after a SCSI host allocation, but there's no call to scsi_add_host() in such path. That leads to messages like this in dmesg (and a leak of the SCSI host proc structure): usb-storage 4-1:87.51: USB Mass Storage device detected proc_dir_entry 'scsi/usb-storage' already registered WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 3519 at fs/proc/generic.c:377 proc_register+0x347/0x4e0 fs/proc/generic.c:376 The proper fix seems to still call scsi_proc_hostdir_rm() on dev_release(), but guard that with the state check for SHOST_CREATED; there is even a comment in scsi_host_dev_release() detailing that: such conditional is meant for cases where the SCSI host was allocated but there was no calls to {add,remove}_host(), like the usb-storage case. This is what we propose here and with that, the error path of usb-storage does not trigger the warning anymore.

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Plain-English summary

This Linux kernel issue is a cleanup regression in the SCSI subsystem. In some failed device setup paths, a procfs directory for a SCSI host may remain registered, causing later duplicate-registration warnings and a small kernel resource leak. The source bundle does not describe data theft, privilege escalation, or active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as routine kernel patch management unless your environment has exposed USB/SCSI device handling in sensitive systems. It is not listed as actively exploited and has no severity score in the bundle, but stale kernels should still be remediated through normal update cycles.

Technical view

The bug involves mismatched SCSI host lifecycle cleanup. scsi_host_alloc() creates the procfs host directory, but some error paths call scsi_host_put() without scsi_add_host(). The fix restores scsi_proc_hostdir_rm() in scsi_host_dev_release(), guarded by SHOST_CREATED, preventing duplicate procfs registration and leaked SCSI host proc structures.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions or downstream products that include the vulnerable SCSI core regression. The demonstrated trigger is a Syzkaller-discovered USB storage error path using USB raw gadget. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the supplied sources.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status is false, and the bundle provides no evidence of active exploitation. The available evidence is a fuzzing-triggered kernel warning and resource leak in an error path, not a documented weaponized attack path.

Researcher notes

The useful validation point is lifecycle pairing: scsi_host_alloc() must have procfs cleanup even when scsi_add_host() never occurs. The cited fix guards dev_release cleanup with SHOST_CREATED to avoid the earlier duplicate-removal regression while covering allocation-only failure paths.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories, including Debian LTS, for packaged kernel updates.
  • For appliances, follow vendor guidance such as Siemens SSA-265688 where applicable.
  • Prioritize systems that expose USB gadget, USB storage, or SCSI driver paths.
  • Avoid direct wrangler or deployment assumptions; this is kernel maintenance work only.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, workstations, and appliances.
  • Compare installed kernels with vendor advisories and the CVE record.
  • Review dmesg logs for duplicate proc_dir_entry warnings involving scsi or usb-storage.
  • Confirm updated kernels include the relevant upstream stable SCSI core fix.
  • Track downstream vendor status for embedded or managed devices.
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2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux88c3d3bb6469cea929ac68fd326bdcbefcdfdd83, 68c665bb185037e7eb66fb792c61da9d7151e99c, 2a764d55e938743efa7c2cba7305633bcf227f09, 7e0ae8667fcdd99d1756922e1140cac75f5fa279, be03df3d4bfe7e8866d4aa43d62e648ffe884f5f, be03df3d4bfe7e8866d4aa43d62e648ffe884f5f, be03df3d4bfe7e8866d4aa43d62e648ffe884f5f, be03df3d4bfe7e8866d4aa43d62e648ffe884f5f, 73f030d4ef6d1ad17f824a0a2eb637ef7a9c7d51, 5.4.238, 5.10.176, 5.15.104, 6.1.21, 6.2.8unaffected
LinuxLinux6.3, 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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