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CVE-2024-27005: interconnect: Don't access req_list while it's being manipulated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: interconnect: Don't access req_list while it's being manipulated The icc_lock mutex was split into separate icc_lock and icc_bw_lock mutexes in [1] to avoid lockdep splats. However, this didn't adequately protect access to icc_node::req_list. The icc_set_bw() function will eventually iterate over req_list while only holding icc_bw_lock, but req_list can be modified while only holding icc_lock. This causes races between icc_set_bw(), of_icc_get(), and icc_put(). Example A: CPU0 CPU1 ---- ---- icc_set_bw(path_a) mutex_lock(&icc_bw_lock); icc_put(path_b) mutex_lock(&icc_lock); aggregate_requests() hlist_for_each_entry(r, ... hlist_del(... <r = invalid pointer> Example B: CPU0 CPU1 ---- ---- icc_set_bw(path_a) mutex_lock(&icc_bw_lock); path_b = of_icc_get() of_icc_get_by_index() mutex_lock(&icc_lock); path_find() path_init() aggregate_requests() hlist_for_each_entry(r, ... hlist_add_head(... <r = invalid pointer> Fix this by ensuring icc_bw_lock is always held before manipulating icc_node::req_list. The additional places icc_bw_lock is held don't perform any memory allocations, so we should still be safe from the original lockdep splats that motivated the separate locks. [1] commit af42269c3523 ("interconnect: Fix locking for runpm vs reclaim")

MediumCVSS 6.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-27005 is a Linux kernel race condition in the interconnect subsystem. A local low-privileged user may be able to trigger unsafe list access, potentially causing data exposure or system disruption. It is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a routine but necessary kernel update. Prioritize shared Linux hosts, multi-user systems, and environments where local users or workloads are less trusted.

Technical view

The issue occurs when icc_set_bw() iterates icc_node::req_list under icc_bw_lock while of_icc_get() or icc_put() can modify that list under icc_lock. The fix requires holding icc_bw_lock before manipulating req_list.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions or downstream kernels derived from them. The CVSS vector requires local access, low privileges, no user interaction, and high attack complexity.

Exploitation context

The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local attack only, high complexity, high confidentiality impact, high availability impact, and no integrity impact.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a locking race in the Linux interconnect framework with potential invalid pointer access. The bundle includes fix commits and Fedora advisories, but no exploit reports or product-specific exposure beyond Linux kernels.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions against the affected and fixed versions in the CVE record.
  • Apply kernel stable updates containing the referenced fixes or vendor distribution updates.
  • For Fedora systems, review the listed Fedora package announcements and update affected kernels.
  • If patch timing is uncertain, follow vendor guidance and reduce unnecessary local account access.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm deployed kernels are not in affected versions listed in the CVE record.
  • Verify the referenced stable kernel fix is present in source, package metadata, or changelog.
  • Check distribution advisories for the CVE and fixed package versions.
  • Confirm vulnerability scanner results map to the actual running kernel package.
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Confidence
high
Sources
10

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H15.2CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-27005Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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cvssV3_1other:ssvc
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux9be2957f014d91088db1eb5dd09d9a03d7184dce, ee42bfc791aa3cd78e29046f26a09d189beb3efb, af42269c3523492d71ebbe11fefae2653e9cdc78, af42269c3523492d71ebbe11fefae2653e9cdc78, af42269c3523492d71ebbe11fefae2653e9cdc78, 2f3a124696d43de3c837f87a9f767c56ee86cf2a, 5.15.133, 6.1.55, 6.5.5unaffected
LinuxLinux6.6, 0, 5.15.151, 6.1.81, 6.6.29, 6.8.8, 6.9affected
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