CVE-2024-57876
HighIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/dp_mst: Fix resetting msg rx state after topology removal If the MST topology is removed during the reception of an MST down reply or MST up request sideband message, the drm_dp_mst_topology_mgr::up_req_recv/down_rep_recv states could be reset from one thread via drm_dp_mst_topology_mgr_set_mst(false), racing with the reading/parsing of the message from another thread via drm_dp_mst_handle_down_rep() or drm_dp_mst_handle_up_req(). The race is possible since the reader/parser doesn't hold any lock while accessing the reception state. This in turn can lead to a memory corruption in the reader/parser as described by commit bd2fccac61b4 ("drm/dp_mst: Fix MST sideband message body length check"). Fix the above by resetting the message reception state if needed before reading/parsing a message. Another solution would be to hold the drm_dp_mst_topology_mgr::lock for the whole duration of the message reception/parsing in drm_dp_mst_handle_down_rep() and drm_dp_mst_handle_up_req(), however this would require a bigger change. Since the fix is also needed for stable, opting for the simpler solution in this patch.
CVSS 3.1 score
7.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-362CVE-2024-57876 is a Race Condition vulnerability
What is Race Condition?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.1.18,
5.10.173,
5.15.100,
6.2.5,
6.3
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.1.120,
6.6.66,
6.12.5,
6.13
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-57876 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/94b33b2d7640e807869451384eb88321dd0ffbd4
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a6fa67d26de385c3c7a23c1e109a0e23bfda4ec7
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/be826b4451fd187a7c0b04be4f8243d5df6e0450
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2024-57876?
CVE-2024-57876 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.1.18 onward and has been patched in 6.1.120, 6.6.66, 6.12.5 and others. CVE-2024-57876 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-2024-57876?
CVE-2024-57876 has a CVSS score of 7.0 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-57876?
Yes — CVE-2024-57876 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.1.120, 6.6.66, 6.12.5 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 6.1.18 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2024-57876 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2024-57876 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →