Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ext4: regenerate buddy after block freeing failed if under fc replay
This mostly reverts commit 6bd97bf273bd ("ext4: remove redundant
mb_regenerate_buddy()") and reintroduces mb_regenerate_buddy(). Based on
code in mb_free_blocks(), fast commit replay can end up marking as free
blocks that are already marked as such. This causes corruption of the
buddy bitmap so we need to regenerate it in that case.
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem related to the fast commit replay process. During this process, blocks that are already marked as free can be incorrectly marked as free again, leading to the corruption of the buddy bitmap, which is used to track free and allocated blocks. This corruption can result in filesystem inconsistencies and potential data loss. The issue is resolved by reintroducing the mb_regenerate_buddy() function, which regenerates the buddy bitmap to ensure its integrity.
Отчет
CVE-2024-26601 is considered a Moderate severity issue because its impact is limited to specific conditions during the fast commit replay process of the ext4 filesystem. The vulnerability involves the marking of already free blocks as free, which leads to buddy bitmap corruption. However, this scenario is relatively rare and typically occurs only under certain workload patterns. Additionally, the corruption affects internal filesystem metadata rather than user data directly, reducing the immediate risk of data loss or system compromise. The issue can be mitigated by regenerating the buddy bitmap, and standard filesystem integrity checks and recovery procedures can often address any inconsistencies that arise.
Меры по смягчению последствий
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 | 12.11.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 | 12.11.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5066 | 07.08.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support | kernel-rt | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5067 | 07.08.2024 |
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Статус:
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: regenerate buddy after block freeing failed if under fc replay This mostly reverts commit 6bd97bf273bd ("ext4: remove redundant mb_regenerate_buddy()") and reintroduces mb_regenerate_buddy(). Based on code in mb_free_blocks(), fast commit replay can end up marking as free blocks that are already marked as such. This causes corruption of the buddy bitmap so we need to regenerate it in that case.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: regenerate buddy after block freeing failed if under fc replay This mostly reverts commit 6bd97bf273bd ("ext4: remove redundant mb_regenerate_buddy()") and reintroduces mb_regenerate_buddy(). Based on code in mb_free_blocks(), fast commit replay can end up marking as free blocks that are already marked as such. This causes corruption of the buddy bitmap so we need to regenerate it in that case.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: e ...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: regenerate buddy after block freeing failed if under fc replay This mostly reverts commit 6bd97bf273bd ("ext4: remove redundant mb_regenerate_buddy()") and reintroduces mb_regenerate_buddy(). Based on code in mb_free_blocks(), fast commit replay can end up marking as free blocks that are already marked as such. This causes corruption of the buddy bitmap so we need to regenerate it in that case.
Уязвимость функции ext4_mb_generate_buddy() в модуле fs/ext4/mballoc.c файловой системы ext4 ядра операционной системы Linux, позволяющая нарушителю оказать воздействие на конфиденциальность, целостность и доступность защищаемой информации
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3