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CVE-2024-35794: dm-raid: really frozen sync_thread during suspend

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-raid: really frozen sync_thread during suspend 1) commit f52f5c71f3d4 ("md: fix stopping sync thread") remove MD_RECOVERY_FROZEN from __md_stop_writes() and doesn't realize that dm-raid relies on __md_stop_writes() to frozen sync_thread indirectly. Fix this problem by adding MD_RECOVERY_FROZEN in md_stop_writes(), and since stop_sync_thread() is only used for dm-raid in this case, also move stop_sync_thread() to md_stop_writes(). 2) The flag MD_RECOVERY_FROZEN doesn't mean that sync thread is frozen, it only prevent new sync_thread to start, and it can't stop the running sync thread; In order to frozen sync_thread, after seting the flag, stop_sync_thread() should be used. 3) The flag MD_RECOVERY_FROZEN doesn't mean that writes are stopped, use it as condition for md_stop_writes() in raid_postsuspend() doesn't look correct. Consider that reentrant stop_sync_thread() do nothing, always call md_stop_writes() in raid_postsuspend(). 4) raid_message can set/clear the flag MD_RECOVERY_FROZEN at anytime, and if MD_RECOVERY_FROZEN is cleared while the array is suspended, new sync_thread can start unexpected. Fix this by disallow raid_message() to change sync_thread status during suspend. Note that after commit f52f5c71f3d4 ("md: fix stopping sync thread"), the test shell/lvconvert-raid-reshape.sh start to hang in stop_sync_thread(), and with previous fixes, the test won't hang there anymore, however, the test will still fail and complain that ext4 is corrupted. And with this patch, the test won't hang due to stop_sync_thread() or fail due to ext4 is corrupted anymore. However, there is still a deadlock related to dm-raid456 that will be fixed in following patches.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-35794 is a Linux kernel dm-raid suspend bug. During suspend, the RAID synchronization thread could keep running or restart unexpectedly, causing hangs and filesystem corruption in kernel testing. The sources do not provide CVSS, broad exploit evidence, or distribution-specific package status.

Executive priority

Treat as targeted operational risk, not confirmed internet-scale exploitation. Patch promptly where Linux dm-raid protects important data or availability, because the documented failure mode includes hangs and filesystem corruption.

Technical view

The fix restores correct MD_RECOVERY_FROZEN and stop_sync_thread handling in md_stop_writes(), always stops writes during raid_postsuspend(), and blocks raid_message changes to sync thread state while suspended. The kernel note says prior behavior could hang lvconvert RAID reshape testing and corrupt ext4.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant to Linux systems using dm-raid, especially suspend/resume or RAID reshape workflows. Distribution exposure depends on vendor backports and kernel package versions, which are not provided in the source bundle.

Exploitation context

No active exploitation is supported by the provided sources, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The available evidence describes a kernel reliability and data-integrity bug found through testing, not a public weaponized attack path.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record and upstream stable commit references. No CWE, CVSS, exploit status, or distribution matrix is provided. Validate exact affected and fixed ranges through the relevant distribution kernel advisory.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Linux distribution advisories for CVE-2024-35794 kernel fixes.
  • Prioritize kernel updates on systems using dm-raid or suspend workflows.
  • Map deployed kernels against vendor-patched package versions, not only upstream versions.
  • Avoid risky dm-raid maintenance during suspend until patched.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux hosts using dm-raid or device-mapper RAID.
  • Confirm running kernel packages include the referenced stable fixes or vendor backports.
  • Review logs for suspend, dm-raid, md, reshape, or filesystem corruption symptoms.
  • Test suspend/resume and RAID maintenance workflows in staging after patching.
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LinuxLinux9dbd1aa3a81c6166608fec87994b6c464701f73a, 9dbd1aa3a81c6166608fec87994b6c464701f73a, 9dbd1aa3a81c6166608fec87994b6c464701f73aunaffected
LinuxLinux4.8, 0, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, 6.9affected
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