CVE-2024-57949

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/gic-v3-its: Don't enable interrupts in its_irq_set_vcpu_affinity() The following call-chain leads to enabling interrupts in a nested interrupt disabled section: irq_set_vcpu_affinity() irq_get_desc_lock() raw_spin_lock_irqsave() <--- Disable interrupts its_irq_set_vcpu_affinity() guard(raw_spinlock_irq) <--- Enables interrupts when leaving the guard() irq_put_desc_unlock() <--- Warns because interrupts are enabled This was broken in commit b97e8a2f7130, which replaced the original raw_spin_[un]lock() pair with guard(raw_spinlock_irq). Fix the issue by using guard(raw_spinlock). [ tglx: Massaged change log ]

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-02-09
Last modified 2025-11-03
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-667

CVE-2024-57949 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 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6, 6.10 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.1.127, 6.6.74, 6.12.11, 6.13 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.1.95 ≥ 6.6.35 ≥ 6.9.6 ≥ 6.10
Fixed in
✓ 6.1.127 6.1.x ✓ 6.6.74 6.6.x ✓ 6.12.11 6.12.x ✓ 6.13

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-57949 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

4 patch commits total View all on NVD

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-57949?

    CVE-2024-57949 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 6.1.95 onward and has been patched in 6.1.127, 6.6.74, 6.12.11 and others. CVE-2024-57949 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-57949?

    CVE-2024-57949 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-2024-57949?

    Yes — CVE-2024-57949 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.1.127, 6.6.74, 6.12.11 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 6.1.95 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2024-57949 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2024-57949 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Improper Locking (CWE-667)?

    The product does not properly acquire or release a lock, which can lead to unexpected behaviour. View CWE-667 on MITRE CWE →

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