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CVE-2024-36884: iommu/arm-smmu: Use the correct type in nvidia_smmu_context_fault()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommu/arm-smmu: Use the correct type in nvidia_smmu_context_fault() This was missed because of the function pointer indirection. nvidia_smmu_context_fault() is also installed as a irq function, and the 'void *' was changed to a struct arm_smmu_domain. Since the iommu_domain is embedded at a non-zero offset this causes nvidia_smmu_context_fault() to miscompute the offset. Fixup the types. Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000120 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=0000000107c9f000 [0000000000000120] pgd=0000000000000000, p4d=0000000000000000 Internal error: Oops: 0000000096000004 [#1] SMP Modules linked in: CPU: 1 PID: 47 Comm: kworker/u25:0 Not tainted 6.9.0-0.rc7.58.eln136.aarch64 #1 Hardware name: Unknown NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, BIOS 3.1-32827747 03/19/2023 Workqueue: events_unbound deferred_probe_work_func pstate: 604000c9 (nZCv daIF +PAN -UAO -TCO -DIT -SSBS BTYPE=--) pc : nvidia_smmu_context_fault+0x1c/0x158 lr : __free_irq+0x1d4/0x2e8 sp : ffff80008044b6f0 x29: ffff80008044b6f0 x28: ffff000080a60b18 x27: ffffd32b5172e970 x26: 0000000000000000 x25: ffff0000802f5aac x24: ffff0000802f5a30 x23: ffff0000802f5b60 x22: 0000000000000057 x21: 0000000000000000 x20: ffff0000802f5a00 x19: ffff000087d4cd80 x18: ffffffffffffffff x17: 6234362066666666 x16: 6630303078302d30 x15: ffff00008156d888 x14: 0000000000000000 x13: ffff0000801db910 x12: ffff00008156d6d0 x11: 0000000000000003 x10: ffff0000801db918 x9 : ffffd32b50f94d9c x8 : 1fffe0001032fda1 x7 : ffff00008197ed00 x6 : 000000000000000f x5 : 000000000000010e x4 : 000000000000010e x3 : 0000000000000000 x2 : ffffd32b51720cd8 x1 : ffff000087e6f700 x0 : 0000000000000057 Call trace: nvidia_smmu_context_fault+0x1c/0x158 __free_irq+0x1d4/0x2e8 free_irq+0x3c/0x80 devm_free_irq+0x64/0xa8 arm_smmu_domain_free+0xc4/0x158 iommu_domain_free+0x44/0xa0 iommu_deinit_device+0xd0/0xf8 __iommu_group_remove_device+0xcc/0xe0 iommu_bus_notifier+0x64/0xa8 notifier_call_chain+0x78/0x148 blocking_notifier_call_chain+0x4c/0x90 bus_notify+0x44/0x70 device_del+0x264/0x3e8 pci_remove_bus_device+0x84/0x120 pci_remove_root_bus+0x5c/0xc0 dw_pcie_host_deinit+0x38/0xe0 tegra_pcie_config_rp+0xc0/0x1f0 tegra_pcie_dw_probe+0x34c/0x700 platform_probe+0x70/0xe8 really_probe+0xc8/0x3a0 __driver_probe_device+0x84/0x160 driver_probe_device+0x44/0x130 __device_attach_driver+0xc4/0x170 bus_for_each_drv+0x90/0x100 __device_attach+0xa8/0x1c8 device_initial_probe+0x1c/0x30 bus_probe_device+0xb0/0xc0 deferred_probe_work_func+0xbc/0x120 process_one_work+0x194/0x490 worker_thread+0x284/0x3b0 kthread+0xf4/0x108 ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20 Code: a9b97bfd 910003fd a9025bf5 f85a0035 (b94122a1)

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Plain-English summary

A Linux kernel type mismatch in NVIDIA’s ARM SMMU fault handler can calculate an invalid memory address and crash the kernel. The supplied evidence shows a kernel NULL-pointer failure on NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX hardware. This is primarily a local risk; remote exploitation is not supported by the sources.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority stability and local-security update for exposed NVIDIA ARM platforms. Accelerate remediation where untrusted users or workloads have local execution. Other Linux systems should first validate driver and hardware applicability before emergency action.

Technical view

The interrupt callback nvidia_smmu_context_fault() received an incorrectly typed pointer. Because iommu_domain is embedded at a non-zero structure offset, the handler derived the wrong address and dereferenced invalid memory near 0x120. Stable-kernel commits correct the callback types.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on ARM Linux systems exercising the NVIDIA SMMU driver path. The bundle names Linux 6.8, 6.8.10, and 6.9, but does not clearly preserve complete version-range semantics. Confirm affected status against kernel or distribution advisories.

Exploitation context

The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 with local access and low privileges required. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the supplied sources provide no evidence of active exploitation or a public exploit. They demonstrate a kernel crash, not confirmed confidentiality or integrity compromise.

Researcher notes

The documented failure occurred while freeing an IRQ during SMMU domain teardown on Jetson Orin NX, following deferred PCIe probing. Although CVSS assigns high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, the supplied technical evidence directly establishes only an invalid pointer dereference and kernel Oops. No CWE is provided.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade to a vendor-supported kernel containing one of the referenced stable fixes.
  • Prioritize ARM systems using the NVIDIA SMMU driver and permitting local untrusted workloads.
  • Check distribution or device-vendor guidance for exact fixed package versions.
  • If upgrades are delayed, restrict local access and untrusted workload execution where operationally feasible.

Validation and detection

  • Record the running kernel and distribution package versions on potentially exposed ARM systems.
  • Confirm whether the NVIDIA ARM SMMU driver and affected handler are present or active.
  • Verify the deployed kernel includes either referenced stable-kernel correction.
  • Review kernel logs for nvidia_smmu_context_fault, NULL-pointer dereferences, or address 0x120 crashes.
  • Recheck package status against current kernel or distribution security advisories.
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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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2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
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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NoneRequired
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HighLowNone
Availability Impact
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxe0976331ad114af8e379e18483c346c6c79ca858, e0976331ad114af8e379e18483c346c6c79ca858unaffected
LinuxLinux6.8, 0, 6.8.10, 6.9affected
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