CVE-2024-38626: fuse: clear FR_SENT when re-adding requests into pending list
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
fuse: clear FR_SENT when re-adding requests into pending list
The following warning was reported by lee bruce:
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WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 8264 at fs/fuse/dev.c:300
fuse_request_end+0x685/0x7e0 fs/fuse/dev.c:300
Modules linked in:
CPU: 0 PID: 8264 Comm: ab2 Not tainted 6.9.0-rc7
Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996)
RIP: 0010:fuse_request_end+0x685/0x7e0 fs/fuse/dev.c:300
......
Call Trace:
<TASK>
fuse_dev_do_read.constprop.0+0xd36/0x1dd0 fs/fuse/dev.c:1334
fuse_dev_read+0x166/0x200 fs/fuse/dev.c:1367
call_read_iter include/linux/fs.h:2104 [inline]
new_sync_read fs/read_write.c:395 [inline]
vfs_read+0x85b/0xba0 fs/read_write.c:476
ksys_read+0x12f/0x260 fs/read_write.c:619
do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline]
do_syscall_64+0xce/0x260 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83
entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f
......
</TASK>
The warning is due to the FUSE_NOTIFY_RESEND notify sent by the write()
syscall in the reproducer program and it happens as follows:
(1) calls fuse_dev_read() to read the INIT request
The read succeeds. During the read, bit FR_SENT will be set on the
request.
(2) calls fuse_dev_write() to send an USE_NOTIFY_RESEND notify
The resend notify will resend all processing requests, so the INIT
request is moved from processing list to pending list again.
(3) calls fuse_dev_read() with an invalid output address
fuse_dev_read() will try to copy the same INIT request to the output
address, but it will fail due to the invalid address, so the INIT
request is ended and triggers the warning in fuse_request_end().
Fix it by clearing FR_SENT when re-adding requests into pending list.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-38626 is a Linux kernel FUSE bug where a resent request can keep an internal sent flag and trigger a kernel warning when the request later fails. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, proven impact beyond the warning, or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Handle through normal kernel patch management unless FUSE is exposed to untrusted users or shared workloads. There is no source-backed active exploitation evidence, but kernel stability issues still warrant timely remediation.
Technical view
In FUSE request handling, FUSE_NOTIFY_RESEND can move a processing request back to the pending list. The fix clears FR_SENT when re-adding such requests, preventing fuse_request_end() from warning on later error handling. The provided affected-version data is limited and should be verified against distro kernel packages.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant on Linux systems running affected kernel builds with FUSE available, especially hosts allowing untrusted users or workloads to interact with FUSE. The bundle lists Linux kernel versions including 6.9, 6.9.4, and 6.10, but package-level applicability needs vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
The source describes a reproducer involving FUSE_NOTIFY_RESEND and invalid read output handling, but provides no public exploit claim, no KEV listing, and no evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The CVE record is narrow: it documents a FUSE state-handling bug and two stable kernel commits. Missing CVSS, CWE, exploit status, and distribution mapping reduce confidence in business-impact scoring. Validate exposure through kernel package metadata and FUSE accessibility.
Mitigation direction
Apply Linux kernel vendor updates that include the referenced stable fixes.
Check distribution advisories for CVE-2024-38626 backport status.
Restrict untrusted FUSE access where operationally feasible until patched.
Prioritize shared hosts, container platforms, and multi-user Linux systems.
Avoid assuming a fix from version strings alone; confirm package changelogs.
Validation and detection
Inventory Linux kernel versions across affected server and workstation fleets.
Identify systems where FUSE is enabled or exposed to untrusted users.
Confirm vendor packages include the referenced upstream stable commits.
Review kernel and distro advisories for CVE-2024-38626 status.
Document any compensating controls limiting FUSE access.
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