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CVE-2024-35989: dmaengine: idxd: Fix oops during rmmod on single-CPU platforms

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: Fix oops during rmmod on single-CPU platforms During the removal of the idxd driver, registered offline callback is invoked as part of the clean up process. However, on systems with only one CPU online, no valid target is available to migrate the perf context, resulting in a kernel oops: BUG: unable to handle page fault for address: 000000000002a2b8 #PF: supervisor write access in kernel mode #PF: error_code(0x0002) - not-present page PGD 1470e1067 P4D 0 Oops: 0002 [#1] PREEMPT SMP NOPTI CPU: 0 PID: 20 Comm: cpuhp/0 Not tainted 6.8.0-rc6-dsa+ #57 Hardware name: Intel Corporation AvenueCity/AvenueCity, BIOS BHSDCRB1.86B.2492.D03.2307181620 07/18/2023 RIP: 0010:mutex_lock+0x2e/0x50 ... Call Trace: <TASK> __die+0x24/0x70 page_fault_oops+0x82/0x160 do_user_addr_fault+0x65/0x6b0 __pfx___rdmsr_safe_on_cpu+0x10/0x10 exc_page_fault+0x7d/0x170 asm_exc_page_fault+0x26/0x30 mutex_lock+0x2e/0x50 mutex_lock+0x1e/0x50 perf_pmu_migrate_context+0x87/0x1f0 perf_event_cpu_offline+0x76/0x90 [idxd] cpuhp_invoke_callback+0xa2/0x4f0 __pfx_perf_event_cpu_offline+0x10/0x10 [idxd] cpuhp_thread_fun+0x98/0x150 smpboot_thread_fn+0x27/0x260 smpboot_thread_fn+0x1af/0x260 __pfx_smpboot_thread_fn+0x10/0x10 kthread+0x103/0x140 __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10 ret_from_fork+0x31/0x50 __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10 ret_from_fork_asm+0x1b/0x30 <TASK> Fix the issue by preventing the migration of the perf context to an invalid target.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-35989 is a Linux kernel availability issue in the idxd DMA engine driver. On systems with only one CPU online, removing the driver can trigger a kernel oops, potentially crashing the system. The issue is local and availability-focused, not a data theft vulnerability.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate operational stability issue. Prioritize patching where Linux systems use idxd or run constrained CPU configurations. It is less urgent than remotely exploitable flaws, but outages on critical hosts could create business impact.

Technical view

The idxd driver’s removal path invokes a CPU offline callback. On single-CPU-online systems, perf context migration can select an invalid target, causing a kernel page fault in kernel mode. The kernel fix prevents migration to an invalid target. CVSS is 5.5: local access, low complexity, low privileges, high availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant to Linux systems using the idxd driver, especially configurations where only one CPU is online. The source bundle identifies Linux kernel affected version data and stable kernel commits, but exact distro package status must be confirmed with the relevant vendor.

Exploitation context

No active exploitation is reported in the provided sources, and this CVE is not marked KEV. The described trigger is local driver removal on specific CPU conditions. The practical risk is denial of service through a kernel crash, not remote compromise.

Researcher notes

The evidence describes a kernel oops during idxd rmmod on single-CPU platforms. The fix logic is narrowly scoped to preventing invalid perf context migration. The provided data does not establish remote reachability, confidentiality impact, integrity impact, or exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a Linux kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check your Linux distribution advisory for exact fixed package versions.
  • Prioritize systems using the idxd driver or single-CPU-online configurations.
  • Avoid unnecessary idxd driver removal on production systems until patched.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux hosts and kernel versions.
  • Check whether the idxd driver is present or in use.
  • Confirm installed kernel includes the referenced stable commit for its branch.
  • Review vendor advisories for backported fixes in distro kernels.
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Confidence
high
Sources
7

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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

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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-2024-35989Attack 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

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux81dd4d4d6178306ab31db91bdc7353d485bdafce, 81dd4d4d6178306ab31db91bdc7353d485bdafce, 81dd4d4d6178306ab31db91bdc7353d485bdafce, 81dd4d4d6178306ab31db91bdc7353d485bdafce, 81dd4d4d6178306ab31db91bdc7353d485bdafceunaffected
LinuxLinux5.13, 0, 5.15.158, 6.1.90, 6.6.30, 6.8.9, 6.9affected
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