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CVE-2024-27061: crypto: sun8i-ce - Fix use after free in unprepare

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: sun8i-ce - Fix use after free in unprepare sun8i_ce_cipher_unprepare should be called before crypto_finalize_skcipher_request, because client callbacks may immediately free memory, that isn't needed anymore. But it will be used by unprepare after free. Before removing prepare/unprepare callbacks it was handled by crypto engine in crypto_finalize_request. Usually that results in a pointer dereference problem during a in crypto selftest. Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000030 Mem abort info: ESR = 0x0000000096000004 EC = 0x25: DABT (current EL), IL = 32 bits SET = 0, FnV = 0 EA = 0, S1PTW = 0 FSC = 0x04: level 0 translation fault Data abort info: ISV = 0, ISS = 0x00000004, ISS2 = 0x00000000 CM = 0, WnR = 0, TnD = 0, TagAccess = 0 GCS = 0, Overlay = 0, DirtyBit = 0, Xs = 0 user pgtable: 4k pages, 48-bit VAs, pgdp=000000004716d000 [0000000000000030] pgd=0000000000000000, p4d=0000000000000000 Internal error: Oops: 0000000096000004 [#1] SMP This problem is detected by KASAN as well. ================================================================== BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in sun8i_ce_cipher_do_one+0x6e8/0xf80 [sun8i_ce] Read of size 8 at addr ffff00000dcdc040 by task 1c15000.crypto-/373 Hardware name: Pine64 PinePhone (1.2) (DT) Call trace: dump_backtrace+0x9c/0x128 show_stack+0x20/0x38 dump_stack_lvl+0x48/0x60 print_report+0xf8/0x5d8 kasan_report+0x90/0xd0 __asan_load8+0x9c/0xc0 sun8i_ce_cipher_do_one+0x6e8/0xf80 [sun8i_ce] crypto_pump_work+0x354/0x620 [crypto_engine] kthread_worker_fn+0x244/0x498 kthread+0x168/0x178 ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20 Allocated by task 379: kasan_save_stack+0x3c/0x68 kasan_set_track+0x2c/0x40 kasan_save_alloc_info+0x24/0x38 __kasan_kmalloc+0xd4/0xd8 __kmalloc+0x74/0x1d0 alg_test_skcipher+0x90/0x1f0 alg_test+0x24c/0x830 cryptomgr_test+0x38/0x60 kthread+0x168/0x178 ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20 Freed by task 379: kasan_save_stack+0x3c/0x68 kasan_set_track+0x2c/0x40 kasan_save_free_info+0x38/0x60 __kasan_slab_free+0x100/0x170 slab_free_freelist_hook+0xd4/0x1e8 __kmem_cache_free+0x15c/0x290 kfree+0x74/0x100 kfree_sensitive+0x80/0xb0 alg_test_skcipher+0x12c/0x1f0 alg_test+0x24c/0x830 cryptomgr_test+0x38/0x60 kthread+0x168/0x178 ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20 The buggy address belongs to the object at ffff00000dcdc000 which belongs to the cache kmalloc-256 of size 256 The buggy address is located 64 bytes inside of freed 256-byte region [ffff00000dcdc000, ffff00000dcdc100)

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Plain-English summary

A Linux kernel crypto-driver ordering flaw can access memory after it has been freed. The supplied evidence shows kernel crashes during crypto self-tests; the CVSS assessment also allows severe confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Exposure appears limited to systems using the affected sun8i-ce driver and vulnerable kernel code.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority kernel maintenance issue on systems using sun8i-ce, especially those allowing local untrusted users. Expedite inventory and vendor-backed patching, but avoid declaring an emergency fleet-wide compromise: no active exploitation is established, and exposure depends on the affected driver and kernel code.

Technical view

sun8i_ce_cipher_unprepare ran after crypto_finalize_skcipher_request. Because finalization can invoke a client callback that immediately frees request memory, unprepare could subsequently access that freed object. KASAN observed a slab use-after-free in sun8i_ce_cipher_do_one; another trace showed a kernel NULL-pointer dereference. The fix reorders unprepare before finalization.

Likely exposure

Prioritize Linux systems containing and using the sun8i-ce crypto driver. The bundle identifies Linux 6.6, 6.6.24, 6.7.12, and 6.8 as affected, but its version metadata is ambiguous. Confirm exposure using distribution advisories and whether the referenced fix was backported.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status is false, and the supplied sources do not establish active exploitation. CVSS 3.1 rates it 7.8 with local access and low privileges required. Evidence demonstrates use-after-free and kernel crashes during self-testing, but does not demonstrate practical privilege escalation or code execution.

Researcher notes

The core defect is request-lifecycle ordering across a callback boundary. Finalization may transfer control to code that frees request memory; subsequent unprepare logic then dereferences stale state. The traces substantiate memory-safety failure and denial of service. Broader exploitability is not established by the supplied evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Install a vendor-supported kernel containing the applicable referenced stable fix or backport.
  • Check distribution or device-vendor advisories because the supplied affected-version metadata is ambiguous.
  • Prioritize shared or user-accessible systems where local low-privilege users increase potential exposure.
  • Apply vendor-recommended temporary mitigations if an immediate kernel update is unavailable.

Validation and detection

  • Record the running kernel version and determine whether the sun8i-ce driver is present and used.
  • Confirm the installed kernel includes the applicable stable commit or a vendor-equivalent backport.
  • Review kernel logs for sun8i_ce crashes, NULL-pointer dereferences, or KASAN use-after-free reports.
  • After updating, run vendor-approved crypto and regression tests and monitor kernel logs.
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Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Linux

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7.8High
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Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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LowHigh
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NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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LinuxLinux4136212ab18eb3dce6efb6e18108765c36708f71, 4136212ab18eb3dce6efb6e18108765c36708f71, 4136212ab18eb3dce6efb6e18108765c36708f71unaffected
LinuxLinux6.6, 0, 6.6.24, 6.7.12, 6.8affected
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