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CVE-2024-42149: fs: don't misleadingly warn during thaw operations

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs: don't misleadingly warn during thaw operations The block device may have been frozen before it was claimed by a filesystem. Concurrently another process might try to mount that frozen block device and has temporarily claimed the block device for that purpose causing a concurrent fs_bdev_thaw() to end up here. The mounter is already about to abort mounting because they still saw an elevanted bdev->bd_fsfreeze_count so get_bdev_super() will return NULL in that case. For example, P1 calls dm_suspend() which calls into bdev_freeze() before the block device has been claimed by the filesystem. This brings bdev->bd_fsfreeze_count to 1 and no call into fs_bdev_freeze() is required. Now P2 tries to mount that frozen block device. It claims it and checks bdev->bd_fsfreeze_count. As it's elevated it aborts mounting. In the meantime P3 called dm_resume(). P3 sees that the block device is already claimed by a filesystem and calls into fs_bdev_thaw(). P3 takes a passive reference and realizes that the filesystem isn't ready yet. P3 puts itself to sleep to wait for the filesystem to become ready. P2 now puts the last active reference to the filesystem and marks it as dying. P3 gets woken, sees that the filesystem is dying and get_bdev_super() fails.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This CVE describes a Linux kernel filesystem race during block-device thaw operations. The source text frames the fix as avoiding a misleading warning when a frozen block device is concurrently mounted and resumed. Business impact is unclear because the bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or concrete security impact details.

Executive priority

Treat this as a kernel hygiene and fleet currency item, not an emergency, based on available evidence. Prioritize routine patching for storage-sensitive Linux infrastructure, especially where device-mapper operations are common.

Technical view

The race involves bdev_freeze, mount-time block-device claiming, dm_resume, fs_bdev_thaw, and get_bdev_super returning NULL when the temporary filesystem state is dying. The provided kernel commits resolve the condition. The sources do not describe privilege requirements, confidentiality impact, integrity impact, or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux systems running kernel versions identified in the bundle, including 6.8, 6.9.9, and 6.10. Systems using device-mapper or operational workflows that freeze, thaw, resume, and mount block devices concurrently are the most relevant review targets.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no evidence of active exploitation. It also does not provide exploit availability or a practical attack path. The described condition is a kernel race around storage lifecycle operations rather than a remotely triggered application flaw.

Researcher notes

Evidence is incomplete for security impact. The public description documents a narrow race and warning behavior, but not exploitability, attacker control, or resulting security consequences. Validation should focus on version mapping and downstream vendor treatment.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Confirm distro backports for CVE-2024-42149 or the two kernel commits.
  • Prioritize systems with device-mapper and block-device freeze/thaw workflows.
  • Check vendor guidance if using custom or long-term kernel builds.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers and appliances.
  • Map running kernels to vendor advisories or referenced stable commits.
  • Review storage-heavy systems for device-mapper suspend and resume usage.
  • Confirm no unsupported kernel remains on affected listed versions.
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Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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LinuxLinux49ef8832fb1a9e0da0020eb17480fd286433bc13, 49ef8832fb1a9e0da0020eb17480fd286433bc13unaffected
LinuxLinux6.8, 0, 6.9.9, 6.10affected
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