Linux Kernel up to 6.9.8 qedf_execute_tmf privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.8. The impacted element is the function qedf_execute_tmf. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2024-42124. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.8. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: qedf: Make qedf_execute_tmf() non-preemptible Stop calling smp_processor_id() from preemptible code in qedf_execute_tmf90. This results in BUG_ON() when running an RT kernel. [ 659.343280] BUG: using smp_processor_id() in preemptible [00000000] code: sg_reset/3646 [ 659.343282] caller is qedf_execute_tmf+0x8b/0x360 [qedf]

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-42124 since 07/29/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207802 (ubuntu_linux USN-7003-4: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7003-4)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.280, 5.10.222, 5.15.163, 6.1.98, 6.6.39 or 6.9.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4f314aadeed8/5ceb40cdee72/0a8a91932b27/fa49c65a1cec/b6ded5316ec5/2b9c7787cfcd/0d8b637c9c5e is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (207802) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1722). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM InfoSphere Guardium
  • Oracle Linux
  • NetApp FAS
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • Siemens SIMATIC S7
  • Oracle VM
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Broadcom Brocade SANnav
  • Dell PowerScale
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Dell integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
  • IBM Storage Scale
  • IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
  • Juniper Junos Space
  • IBM Storage Scale System
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 207802
Nessus Name: ubuntu_linux USN-7003-4: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7003-4)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.280/5.10.222/5.15.163/6.1.98/6.6.39/6.9.9
Patch: 4f314aadeed8/5ceb40cdee72/0a8a91932b27/fa49c65a1cec/b6ded5316ec5/2b9c7787cfcd/0d8b637c9c5e

Timelineinfo

07/29/2024 🔍
07/30/2024 +1 days 🔍
07/30/2024 +0 days 🔍
10/06/2025 +433 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-42124 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-42124
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-273071
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1722 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2024 10:44
Updated: 10/06/2025 19:54
Changes: 07/30/2024 10:44 (56), 09/27/2024 01:31 (2), 07/16/2025 00:53 (7), 07/19/2025 21:56 (1), 10/06/2025 19:54 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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