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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-57807 is a Linux kernel flaw in the megaraid_sas storage driver that can cause a deadlock. The practical impact is availability: affected systems may hang or become unable to complete storage-related work. The CVSS score is 5.5 because exploitation is local, requires low privileges, and does not affect confidentiality or integrity.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate operational resilience issue. Prioritize patching storage-heavy Linux servers and systems where downtime is costly. It does not appear to be a remote compromise issue based on the supplied sources.
Technical view
The vulnerability is a possible circular locking dependency between instance->reset_mutex and shost->scan_mutex in the Linux megaraid_sas SCSI driver. The kernel fix temporarily releases reset_mutex to avoid the deadlock. It is classified as CWE-667 and has CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernel versions where the megaraid_sas driver is present and used for storage controllers. Systems not using this driver are less likely to be exposed, but kernel packaging and backports should be checked through the operating system vendor.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local access with low privileges is required. The expected security outcome is denial of service or operational disruption, not data theft or code execution.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a kernel locking bug with availability impact. The source bundle names stable kernel commits and Debian LTS advisories, but does not provide exploit reports, weaponized details, or universal package-level fixed versions across all distributions.
Mitigation direction
- Update to a kernel or vendor package containing the referenced stable fixes.
- For Debian LTS systems, review and apply the cited March 2025 advisories.
- Check Linux distribution guidance for backported fixes before relying on version strings alone.
- Prioritize servers where storage availability is business-critical.
- If no vendor fix is available, seek vendor guidance for temporary risk reduction.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux hosts running affected kernel branches.
- Confirm whether the megaraid_sas driver is loaded or required.
- Compare installed kernel packages against vendor advisories and fixed builds.
- Review kernel changelogs for the megaraid_sas deadlock fix.
- Test patched systems for storage-controller reset and scan stability.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/78afb9bfad00c4aa58a424111d7edbcab9452f2bCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f36d024bd15ed356a80dda3ddc46d0a62aa55815CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c654998a3e8167a58b6c6fede545fe400a4b554CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/edadc693bfcc0f1ea08b8fa041c9361fd042410dCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f50783148ec98a1d38b87422e2ceaf2380b7b606CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/466ca39dbf5d0ba71c16b15c27478a9c7d4022a8CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/50740f4dc78b41dec7c8e39772619d5ba841ddd7CVE reference, Linux
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.htmlCVE reference, CVE
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.htmlCVE reference, CVE
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Improper Locking
Improper Locking represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.