high CVSS 7.8

CVE-2024-46766·Kernel vulnerability

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: move netif_queue_set_napi to rtnl-protected sections Currently, netif_queue_set_napi() is called from ice_vsi_rebuild() that is not rtnl-locked when called from the reset. This creates the need to take the rtnl_lock just for a single function and complicates the synchronization with .ndo_bpf. At the same time, there no actual need to fill napi-to-queue information at this exact point. Fill napi-to-queue information when opening the VSI and clear it when the VSI is being closed. Those routines are already rtnl-locked. Also, rewrite napi-to-queue assignment in a way that prevents inclusion of XDP queues, as this leads to out-of-bounds writes, such as one below. [ +0.000004] BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in netif_queue_set_napi+0x1c2/0x1e0 [ +0.000012] Write of size 8 at addr ffff889881727c80 by task bash/7047 [ +0.000006] CPU: 24 PID: 7047 Comm: bash Not tainted 6.10.0-rc2+ #2 [ +0.000004] Hardware name: Intel Corporation S2600WFT/S2600WFT, BIOS SE5C620.86B.02.01.0014.082620210524 08/26/2021 [ +0.000003] Call Trace: [ +0.000003] <TASK> [ +0.000002] dump_stack_lvl+0x60/0x80 [ +0.000007] print_report+0xce/0x630 [ +0.000007] ? __pfx__raw_spin_lock_irqsave+0x10/0x10 [ +0.000007] ? __virt_addr_valid+0x1c9/0x2c0 [ +0.000005] ? netif_queue_set_napi+0x1c2/0x1e0 [ +0.000003] kasan_report+0xe9/0x120 [ +0.000004] ? netif_queue_set_napi+0x1c2/0x1e0 [ +0.000004] netif_queue_set_napi+0x1c2/0x1e0 [ +0.000005] ice_vsi_close+0x161/0x670 [ice] [ +0.000114] ice_dis_vsi+0x22f/0x270 [ice] [ +0.000095] ice_pf_dis_all_vsi.constprop.0+0xae/0x1c0 [ice] [ +0.000086] ice_prepare_for_reset+0x299/0x750 [ice] [ +0.000087] pci_dev_save_and_disable+0x82/0xd0 [ +0.000006] pci_reset_function+0x12d/0x230 [ +0.000004] reset_store+0xa0/0x100 [ +0.000006] ? __pfx_reset_store+0x10/0x10 [ +0.000002] ? __pfx_mutex_lock+0x10/0x10 [ +0.000004] ? __check_object_size+0x4c1/0x640 [ +0.000007] kernfs_fop_write_iter+0x30b/0x4a0 [ +0.000006] vfs_write+0x5d6/0xdf0 [ +0.000005] ? fd_install+0x180/0x350 [ +0.000005] ? __pfx_vfs_write+0x10/0xA10 [ +0.000004] ? do_fcntl+0x52c/0xcd0 [ +0.000004] ? kasan_save_track+0x13/0x60 [ +0.000003] ? kasan_save_free_info+0x37/0x60 [ +0.000006] ksys_write+0xfa/0x1d0 [ +0.000003] ? __pfx_ksys_write+0x10/0x10 [ +0.000002] ? __x64_sys_fcntl+0x121/0x180 [ +0.000004] ? _raw_spin_lock+0x87/0xe0 [ +0.000005] do_syscall_64+0x80/0x170 [ +0.000007] ? _raw_spin_lock+0x87/0xe0 [ +0.000004] ? __pfx__raw_spin_lock+0x10/0x10 [ +0.000003] ? file_close_fd_locked+0x167/0x230 [ +0.000005] ? syscall_exit_to_user_mode+0x7d/0x220 [ +0.000005] ? do_syscall_64+0x8c/0x170 [ +0.000004] ? do_syscall_64+0x8c/0x170 [ +0.000003] ? do_syscall_64+0x8c/0x170 [ +0.000003] ? fput+0x1a/0x2c0 [ +0.000004] ? filp_close+0x19/0x30 [ +0.000004] ? do_dup2+0x25a/0x4c0 [ +0.000004] ? __x64_sys_dup2+0x6e/0x2e0 [ +0.000002] ? syscall_exit_to_user_mode+0x7d/0x220 [ +0.000004] ? do_syscall_64+0x8c/0x170 [ +0.000003] ? __count_memcg_events+0x113/0x380 [ +0.000005] ? handle_mm_fault+0x136/0x820 [ +0.000005] ? do_user_addr_fault+0x444/0xa80 [ +0.000004] ? clear_bhb_loop+0x25/0x80 [ +0.000004] ? clear_bhb_loop+0x25/0x80 [ +0.000002] entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x76/0x7e [ +0.000005] RIP: 0033:0x7f2033593154

Severity
high
Software
Kernel
Fixed in
6.10.10
Published
2024-09-18

Affected versions

From: 6.8

Until: 6.10.10

Fixed in: 6.10.10

How to fix this CVE

Update your Linux kernel to version 6.10.10 or later to resolve this memory safety issue in the Intel ice network driver. The vulnerability causes out-of-bounds memory writes when NAPI queue assignments include XDP queues during VSI operations. Apply the patch immediately if you are running kernel versions 6.8 through 6.10.9, particularly on systems with Intel ice network interfaces.

sudo dnf update kernel kernel-devel && sudo reboot

Defensia detects this vulnerability

How to check if you are affected

  1. Check installed kernel version: uname -r
  2. Verify if ice driver is loaded: lsmod | grep ice
  3. Check kernel logs for KASAN errors: dmesg | grep -i 'kasan\|slab-out-of-bounds'
  4. Confirm kernel version is 6.10.10 or later: grep VERSION /proc/version

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-46766?

This vulnerability is a memory safety flaw in the Linux kernel's Intel ice network driver where improper NAPI-to-queue mapping during virtual station interface (VSI) operations causes out-of-bounds memory writes. XDP queue inclusion in the mapping calculation triggers heap buffer overflows detected by KASAN.

Is CVE-2024-46766 being actively exploited?

No, this vulnerability is not listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog and no public exploits are currently available. However, the memory corruption impact warrants prompt patching.

What versions of Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46766?

Linux kernel versions 6.8 through 6.10.9 are vulnerable. Kernel 6.10.10 and later contain the fix.

How do I check if my server is vulnerable to CVE-2024-46766?

Run 'uname -r' to display your kernel version. If it shows 6.8.x through 6.10.9 and you have ice driver loaded (lsmod | grep ice), your system is vulnerable.

Does Defensia detect CVE-2024-46766?

Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed package versions against the NVD database. If Kernel is installed on a monitored server, CVE-2024-46766 will appear in your dashboard with remediation steps.

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