Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: blk-mq: setup queue ->tag_set before initializing hctx Commit 7b815817aa58 ("blk-mq: add helper for checking if one CPU is mapped to specified hctx") needs to check queue mapping via tag set in hctx's cpuhp handler. However, q->tag_set may not be setup yet when the cpuhp handler is enabled, then kernel oops is triggered. Fix the issue by setup queue tag_set before initializing hctx.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.10, < 6.11.5 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25466e5b4bb11a8415ce8d0be89ab77135f7e444
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73d964ce4bc8b4de88a7c2e40df494f0d5cd8950
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c25c0c9035bb8b28c844dfddeda7b8bdbcfcae95Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d28b256db525d9432bc3eb2c8d83f7d3f5e1cc87Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50081?
CVE-2024-50081 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: blk-mq: setup queue ->tag_set before initializing hctx Commit 7b815817aa58 ("blk-mq: add helper for checking if one CPU is mapped ...
How severe is CVE-2024-50081?
CVE-2024-50081 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-50081?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.