CVE-2024-42152: nvmet: fix a possible leak when destroy a ctrl during qp establishment
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
nvmet: fix a possible leak when destroy a ctrl during qp establishment
In nvmetsqdestroy we capture sq->ctrl early and if it is non-NULL we know that a ctrl was allocated (in the admin connect request handler) and we need to release pending AERs, clear ctrl->sqs and sq->ctrl (for nvme-loop primarily), and drop the final reference on the ctrl.
However, a small window is possible where nvmetsqdestroy starts (as a result of the client giving up and disconnecting) concurrently with the nvme admin connect cmd (which may be in an early stage). But before killandconfirm of sq->ref (i.e. the admin connect managed to get an sq live reference). In this case, sq->ctrl was allocated however after it was captured in a local variable in nvmetsqdestroy. This prevented the final reference drop on the ctrl.
Solve this by re-capturing the sq->ctrl after all inflight request has completed, where for sure sq->ctrl reference is final, and move forward based on that.
This issue was observed in an environment with many hosts connecting multiple ctrls simoutanuosly, creating a delay in allocating a ctrl leading up to this race window.
Other sources
Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by memory leak in nvmet. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42152?
CVE-2024-42152 has a high severity rating due to its potential to leak sensitive data during controller destruction in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42152?
To fix CVE-2024-42152, upgrade to the patched kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.15.163, 6.1.123-1, or higher.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-42152?
CVE-2024-42152 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.223, 5.15.163, 6.1.98, 6.6.39, 6.9.9, and 6.10.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-42152?
CVE-2024-42152 involves a possible information leak when destroying a controller during queue pair establishment in the Linux nvmet subsystem.
Is CVE-2024-42152 exploitative in nature?
Yes, CVE-2024-42152 has the potential to be exploited for unauthorized data access if not remedied.