Race Condition Affecting torvalds/linux package, versions [,6.10-rc6)
Threat Intelligence
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- published11 Aug 2024
- disclosed8 Aug 2024
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 8 Aug 2024
CVE-2024-42253 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade torvalds/linux to version 6.10-rc6 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Race Condition through the pca953x_irq_bus_sync_unlock process. An attacker can cause the system to behave unpredictably by exploiting the race condition during the interrupt latch and mask settings. Exploiting this vulnerability is possible when the system is undergoing a reboot, which occurs approximately once per thousand reboots on an i.MX8MP based system.