CVE-2024-35998
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb3: fix lock ordering potential deadlock in cifs_sync_mid_result Coverity spotted that the cifs_sync_mid_result function could deadlock "Thread deadlock (ORDER_REVERSAL) lock_order: Calling spin_lock acquires lock TCP_Server_Info.srv_lock while holding lock TCP_Server_Info.mid_lock" Addresses-Coverity: 1590401 ("Thread deadlock (ORDER_REVERSAL)")
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-667CVE-2024-35998 is a Improper Locking vulnerability
What is Improper Locking?
The product does not properly acquire or release a lock, which can lead to unexpected behaviour. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.1.28,
6.2.15,
6.3.2,
6.4
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.1.90,
6.6.30,
6.8.9,
6.9
and their respective stable series.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2024-35998?
CVE-2024-35998 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Locking flaw (CWE-667) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.1.28 onward and has been patched in 6.1.90, 6.6.30, 6.8.9 and others. CVE-2024-35998 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-35998?
CVE-2024-35998 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-35998?
Yes. CVE-2024-35998 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.1.90, 6.6.30, 6.8.9 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 6.1.28 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2024-35998 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2024-35998 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.