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HistoryJul 12, 2024 - 1:15 p.m.

CVE-2024-40977

2024-07-1213:15:00
Google
osv.dev
16
linux kernel
wifi vulnerability
chip recovery

AI Score

6.7

Confidence

Low

EPSS

0

Percentile

5.1%

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7921s: fix potential hung tasks during chip recovery During chip recovery (e.g. chip reset), there is a possible situation that kernel worker reset_work is holding the lock and waiting for kernel thread stat_worker to be parked, while stat_worker is waiting for the release of the same lock. It causes a deadlock resulting in the dumping of hung tasks messages and possible rebooting of the device. This patch prevents the execution of stat_worker during the chip recovery.

AI Score

6.7

Confidence

Low

EPSS

0

Percentile

5.1%