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CVE-2024-35805

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm snapshot: fix lockup in dm_exception_table_exit There was reported lockup when we exit a snapshot with many exceptions.

Published May 17, 2024CWE-667EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2024-35805 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

dm snapshot: fix lockup in dm_exception_table_exit

There was reported lockup when we exit a snapshot with many exceptions.

Fix this by adding "cond_resched" to the loop that frees the exceptions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/116562e804ffc9dc600adab6326dde31d72262c7Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/3d47eb405781cc5127deca9a14e24b27696087a1Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/5f4ad4d0b0943296287313db60b3f84df4aad683Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/6e7132ed3c07bd8a6ce3db4bb307ef2852b322dcRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/9759ff196e7d248bcf8386a7451d6ff8537a7d9cRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/e50f83061ac250f90710757a3e51b70a200835e2Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/e7d4cff57c3c43fdd72342c78d4138f509c7416eRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/fa5c055800a7fd49a36bbb52593aca4ea986a366Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/116562e804ffc9dc600adab6326dde31d72262c7Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/3d47eb405781cc5127deca9a14e24b27696087a1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35805?

CVE-2024-35805 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35805?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-35805?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-35805?

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