CVE-2024-44932 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: idpf: fix UAFs when destroying the queues The second tagged commit started sometimes (very rarely, but possible) throwing WARNs from net/core/page_pool.c:page_pool_disable_direct_recycling(). Turned out idpf frees interrupt vectors with embedded NAPIs *before* freeing the queues making page_pools' NAPI pointers lead to freed memory before these pools are destroyed by libeth. It's not clear whether there are other accesses to the freed vectors when destroying the queues, but anyway, we usually free queue/interrupt vectors only when the queues are destroyed and the NAPIs are guaranteed to not be referenced anywhere. Invert the allocation and freeing logic making queue/interrupt vectors be allocated first and freed last. Vectors don't require queues to be present, so this is safe. Additionally, this change allows to remove that useless queue->q_vector pointer cleanup, as vectors are still valid when freeing the queues (+ both are freed within one function, so it's not clear why nullify the pointers at all).
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Intel IDPF driver, specifically within the queue destruction process. This issue arises because the driver frees interrupt vectors containing embedded NAPI pointers before properly dismantling the associated queues. As a result, the NAPI pointers can reference freed memory, potentially leading to undefined behavior. Although it's uncertain if there are additional accesses to the freed vectors during queue destruction, the current logic of freeing queue and interrupt vectors could be improved. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel stable tree, where this vulnerability has been addressed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the Linux kernel official website.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 10, 2024References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/290f1c033281c1a502a3cd1c53c3a549259c491f | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cde714b0e77206ed1b5cf31f28c18ba9ae946fd | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.10.5 6.11 rc1 6.11 rc2 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 26, 2024 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |