CVE-2024-39508
kernel: io_uring/io-wq: Use set_bit() and test_bit() at worker->flags
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 12, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's io_uring subsystem within the io_wq handling functions, where the issue stems from concurrent access to worker->flags, which can lead to data races when multiple tasks manipulate this structure simultaneously, which result in crashes, impacting the reliability of asynchronous I/O operations.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-820 · Missing Synchronization