Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix deadlock in wait_current_trans() due to ignored transaction type When wait_current_trans() is called during start_transaction(), it currently waits for a blocked transaction without considering whether the given transaction type actually needs to wait for that particular transaction state. The btrfs_blocked_trans_types[] array already defines which transaction types should wait for which transaction states, but this check was missing in wait_current_trans(). This can lead to a deadlock scenario involving two transactions and pending ordered extents:
- Transaction A is in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING state
- A worker processing an ordered extent calls start_transaction() with TRANS_JOIN
- join_transaction() returns -EBUSY because Transaction A is in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING
- Transaction A moves to TRANS_STATE_UNBLOCKED and completes
- A new Transaction B is created (TRANS_STATE_RUNNING)
- The ordered extent from step 2 is added to Transaction B's pending ordered extents
- Transaction B immediately starts commit by another task and enters TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_START
- The worker finally reaches wait_current_trans(), sees Transaction B in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_START (a blocked state), and waits unconditionally
- However, TRANS_JOIN should NOT wait for TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_START according to btrfs_blocked_trans_types[]
- Transaction B is waiting for pending ordered extents to complete
- Deadlock: Transaction B waits for ordered extent, ordered extent waits for Transaction B This can be illustrated by the following call stacks: CPU0 CPU1 btrfs_finish_ordered_io() start_transaction(TRANS_JOIN) join_transaction()
-EBUSY (Transaction A is
TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING)
Transaction A completes
Transaction B created
ordered extent added to
Transaction B's pending list
btrfs_commit_transaction()
Transaction B enters
TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_START
waiting for pending ordered
extents
wait_current_trans()
waits for Transaction B
(should not wait!)
Task bstore_kv_sync in btrfs_commit_transaction waiting for ordered
extents:
__schedule+0x2e7/0x8a0
schedule+0x64/0xe0
btrfs_commit_transaction+0xbf7/0xda0 [btrfs]
btrfs_sync_file+0x342/0x4d0 [btrfs]
__x64_sys_fdatasync+0x4b/0x80
do_syscall_64+0x33/0x40
entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x44/0xa9
Task kworker in wait_current_trans waiting for transaction commit:
Workqueue: btrfs-syno_nocow btrfs_work_helper [btrfs]
__schedule+0x2e7/0x8a0
schedule+0x64/0xe0
wait_current_trans+0xb0/0x110 [btrfs]
start_transaction+0x346/0x5b0 [btrfs]
btrfs_finish_ordered_io.isra.0+0x49b/0x9c0 [btrfs]
btrfs_work_helper+0xe8/0x350 [btrfs]
process_one_work+0x1d3/0x3c0
worker_thread+0x4d/0x3e0
kthread+0x12d/0x150
ret_from_fork+0x1f/0x30
Fix this by passing the transaction type to wait_current_trans() and
checking btrfs_blocked_trans_types[cur_trans->state] against the given
type before deciding to wait. This ensures that transaction types which
are allowed to join during certain blocked states will not unnecessarily
wait and cause deadlocks.
A deadlock vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's Btrfs filesystem. The wait_current_trans() function unconditionally waits for blocked transactions without checking the btrfs_blocked_trans_types[] array to determine if the specific transaction type should actually wait. This causes TRANS_JOIN operations to incorrectly wait for TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_START, creating a circular dependency where Transaction B waits for an ordered extent that is itself waiting for Transaction B.
Отчет
This deadlock affects Btrfs filesystems under specific workload patterns involving concurrent ordered extent processing and transaction commits, such as during fdatasync operations. When triggered, the system hangs with processes stuck in uninterruptible sleep. The issue requires local filesystem access and specific timing conditions to manifest.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel-rt | Not affected |
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Статус:
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix deadlock in wait_current_trans() due to ignored transaction type When wait_current_trans() is called during start_transaction(), it currently waits for a blocked transaction without considering whether the given transaction type actually needs to wait for that particular transaction state. The btrfs_blocked_trans_types[] array already defines which transaction types should wait for which transaction states, but this check was missing in wait_current_trans(). This can lead to a deadlock scenario involving two transactions and pending ordered extents: 1. Transaction A is in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING state 2. A worker processing an ordered extent calls start_transaction() with TRANS_JOIN 3. join_transaction() returns -EBUSY because Transaction A is in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING 4. Transaction A moves to TRANS_STATE_UNBLOCKED and completes 5. A new Transaction B is created (TRANS_STATE_RUNNING) 6. The ordered ex...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix deadlock in wait_current_trans() due to ignored transaction type When wait_current_trans() is called during start_transaction(), it currently waits for a blocked transaction without considering whether the given transaction type actually needs to wait for that particular transaction state. The btrfs_blocked_trans_types[] array already defines which transaction types should wait for which transaction states, but this check was missing in wait_current_trans(). This can lead to a deadlock scenario involving two transactions and pending ordered extents: 1. Transaction A is in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING state 2. A worker processing an ordered extent calls start_transaction() with TRANS_JOIN 3. join_transaction() returns -EBUSY because Transaction A is in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING 4. Transaction A moves to TRANS_STATE_UNBLOCKED and completes 5. A new Transaction B is created (TRANS_STATE_R
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: b ...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: fix deadlock in wait_current_trans() due to ignored transaction type When wait_current_trans() is called during start_transaction(), it currently waits for a blocked transaction without considering whether the given transaction type actually needs to wait for that particular transaction state. The btrfs_blocked_trans_types[] array already defines which transaction types should wait for which transaction states, but this check was missing in wait_current_trans(). This can lead to a deadlock scenario involving two transactions and pending ordered extents: 1. Transaction A is in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING state 2. A worker processing an ordered extent calls start_transaction() with TRANS_JOIN 3. join_transaction() returns -EBUSY because Transaction A is in TRANS_STATE_COMMIT_DOING 4. Transaction A moves to TRANS_STATE_UNBLOCKED and completes 5. A new Transaction B is created (TRANS_STAT...
ELSA-2026-50144: Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update (IMPORTANT)
EPSS
5.5 Medium
CVSS3