CVE-2024-40977

CVE Details

Release Date:2024-07-12

Description


In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:\nwifi: mt76: mt7921s: fix potential hung tasks during chip recovery\nDuring chip recovery (e.g. chip reset), there is a possible situation that\nkernel worker reset_work is holding the lock and waiting for kernel thread\nstat_worker to be parked, while stat_worker is waiting for the release of\nthe same lock.\nIt causes a deadlock resulting in the dumping of hung tasks messages and\npossible rebooting of the device.\nThis patch prevents the execution of stat_worker during the chip recovery.

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CVSS Scoring


NOTE: The following CVSS v3.1 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

Base Score: 5.5 CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector: Local network Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality Impact: None
Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: High

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 8 (kernel)ELSA-2024-70002024-09-24
Oracle Linux version 9 (kernel)ELSA-2024-86172024-10-30


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