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CVE-2024-35809: PCI/PM: Drain runtime-idle callbacks before driver removal

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI/PM: Drain runtime-idle callbacks before driver removal A race condition between the .runtime_idle() callback and the .remove() callback in the rtsx_pcr PCI driver leads to a kernel crash due to an unhandled page fault [1]. The problem is that rtsx_pci_runtime_idle() is not expected to be running after pm_runtime_get_sync() has been called, but the latter doesn't really guarantee that. It only guarantees that the suspend and resume callbacks will not be running when it returns. However, if a .runtime_idle() callback is already running when pm_runtime_get_sync() is called, the latter will notice that the runtime PM status of the device is RPM_ACTIVE and it will return right away without waiting for the former to complete. In fact, it cannot wait for .runtime_idle() to complete because it may be called from that callback (it arguably does not make much sense to do that, but it is not strictly prohibited). Thus in general, whoever is providing a .runtime_idle() callback needs to protect it from running in parallel with whatever code runs after pm_runtime_get_sync(). [Note that .runtime_idle() will not start after pm_runtime_get_sync() has returned, but it may continue running then if it has started earlier.] One way to address that race condition is to call pm_runtime_barrier() after pm_runtime_get_sync() (not before it, because a nonzero value of the runtime PM usage counter is necessary to prevent runtime PM callbacks from being invoked) to wait for the .runtime_idle() callback to complete should it be running at that point. A suitable place for doing that is in pci_device_remove() which calls pm_runtime_get_sync() before removing the driver, so it may as well call pm_runtime_barrier() subsequently, which will prevent the race in question from occurring, not just in the rtsx_pcr driver, but in any PCI drivers providing .runtime_idle() callbacks.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-35809 is a Linux kernel race condition that can crash the system during PCI driver removal and runtime power management. The main business risk is local denial of service, not data theft. It matters most on Linux systems where untrusted local users or operational workflows can trigger driver removal paths.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate availability issue. It is not documented as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but kernel crashes can disrupt shared servers and endpoints. Patch during the next controlled kernel maintenance window, faster for systems with untrusted local users.

Technical view

The bug is a race between PCI driver .runtime_idle() and .remove() callbacks. pm_runtime_get_sync() can return while an already-running runtime_idle callback continues. The fix drains pending runtime-idle work with pm_runtime_barrier() after pm_runtime_get_sync(), preventing crashes seen in rtsx_pcr and other PCI drivers with runtime_idle callbacks.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to affected Linux kernel versions and requires local privileges. Systems with PCI drivers using runtime_idle callbacks, especially those near the rtsx_pcr driver scenario, are the most relevant. Network-only exposure is not supported by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The CVE has CVSS 5.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high availability impact. The source bundle marks KEV as false, and no cited source states active exploitation. Evidence supports kernel crash risk, not confidentiality or integrity compromise.

Researcher notes

The core issue is a PM callback ordering assumption: runtime_idle may already be executing when pm_runtime_get_sync() returns. The fix placement in pci_device_remove() broadens coverage beyond rtsx_pcr. The affected-version data in the bundle is commit/version oriented, so rely on vendor package mapping for deployment decisions.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced upstream stable fixes.
  • Apply relevant distribution security updates, such as Debian LTS kernel advisories where applicable.
  • Prioritize multi-user Linux hosts and systems allowing untrusted local shell access.
  • Plan reboots where required so the fixed kernel is actually running.
  • Check vendor guidance for exact fixed package versions before rollout.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running Linux kernel versions across affected systems.
  • Review vendor changelogs for CVE-2024-35809 or referenced stable commits.
  • Confirm systems rebooted into the updated kernel after patching.
  • Identify hosts using PCI runtime power management or rtsx_pcr-like PCI drivers.
  • Monitor kernel crash logs for related PCI runtime PM removal faults.
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Confidence
high
Sources
12

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-35809Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxf3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52, f3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52, f3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52, f3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52, f3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52, f3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52, f3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52, f3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52, f3ec4f87d607f40497afdb5ac03f11e2ea253d52unaffected
LinuxLinux2.6.36, 0, 4.19.312, 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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