CVE-2024-40984: ACPICA: Revert "ACPICA: avoid Info: mapping multiple BARs. Your kernel is fine."

Published Jul 12, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ACPICA: Revert "ACPICA: avoid Info: mapping multiple BARs. Your kernel is fine."

Undo the modifications made in commit d410ee5109a1 ("ACPICA: avoid "Info: mapping multiple BARs. Your kernel is fine.""). The initial purpose of this commit was to stop memory mappings for operation regions from overlapping page boundaries, as it can trigger warnings if different page attributes are present.

However, it was found that when this situation arises, mapping continues until the boundary's end, but there is still an attempt to read/write the entire length of the map, leading to a NULL pointer deference. For example, if a four-byte mapping request is made but only one byte is mapped because it hits the current page boundary's end, a four-byte read/write attempt is still made, resulting in a NULL pointer deference.

Instead, map the entire length, as the ACPI specification does not mandate that it must be within the same page boundary. It is permissible for it to be mapped across different regions.

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.32<4.19.317
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.279
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.221
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.162
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.96
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc4
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
redhat/kernel<4.19.317
4.19.317
redhat/kernel<5.4.279
5.4.279
redhat/kernel<5.10.221
5.10.221
redhat/kernel<5.15.162
5.15.162
redhat/kernel<6.1.96
6.1.96
redhat/kernel<6.6.36
6.6.36
redhat/kernel<6.9.7
6.9.7
redhat/kernel<6.10
6.10
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager virtual appliance component<=ISVG 10.0.2

Event History

Jul 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:33 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40984?

CVE-2024-40984 has a severity rating that indicates potential for kernel instability due to recent changes in the ACPICA component.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40984?

To fix CVE-2024-40984, you should upgrade your Linux kernel to the latest non-vulnerable versions listed in the advisory.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40984?

CVE-2024-40984 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those prior to 4.19.317, 5.4.279, 5.10.221, 5.15.162, and several 6.x versions.

4

What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-40984?

Linux distributions using the affected kernel versions, such as certain Red Hat and Debian releases, are impacted by CVE-2024-40984.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-40984?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2024-40984 is to apply the kernel update rather than relying on a workaround.

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