arm64/sve: Discard stale CPU state when handling SVE traps
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · Low · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm64/sve: Discard stale CPU state when handling SVE traps The logic for handling SVE traps manipulates saved FPSIMD/SVE state incorrectly, and a race with preemption can result in a task having TIF_SVE set and TIF_FOREIGN_FPSTATE clear even though the live CPU state is stale (e.g. with SVE traps enabled). This has been observed to result in warnings from do_sve_acc() where SVE traps are not expected while TIF_SVE is set: | if (test_and_set_thread_flag(TIF_SVE)) | WARN_ON(1); /* SVE access shouldn't have trapped */ Warnings of this form have been reported intermittently, e.g. https://lore.kernel.org/linux-arm-kernel/CA+G9fYtEGe_DhY2Ms7+L7NKsLYUomGsgqpdBj+QwDLeSg=JhGg@mail.gmail.com/ https://lore.kernel.org/linux-arm-kernel/[email protected]/ The race can occur when the SVE trap handler is preempted before and after manipulating the saved FPSIMD/SVE state, starting and ending on the same CPU, e.g. | void do_sve_acc(unsigned long esr, struct pt_regs *regs) | { | // Trap on CPU 0 with TIF_SVE clear, SVE traps enabled | // task->fpsimd_cpu is 0. | // per_cpu_ptr(&fpsimd_last_state, 0) is task. | | ... | | // Preempted; migrated from CPU 0 to CPU 1. | // TIF_FOREIGN_FPSTATE is set. | | get_cpu_fpsimd_context(); | | if (test_and_set_thread_flag(TIF_SVE)) | WARN_ON(1); /* SVE access shouldn't have trapped */ | | sve_init_regs() { | if (!test_thread_flag(TIF_FOREIGN_FPSTATE)) { | ... | } else { | fpsimd_to_sve(current); | current->thread.fp_type = FP_STATE_SVE; | } | } | | put_cpu_fpsimd_context(); | | // Preempted; migrated from CPU 1 to CPU 0. | // task->fpsimd_cpu is still 0 | // If per_cpu_ptr(&fpsimd_last_state, 0) is still task then: | // - Stale HW state is reused (with SVE traps enabled) | // - TIF_FOREIGN_FPSTATE is cleared | // - A return to userspace skips HW state restore | } Fix the case where the state is not live and TIF_FOREIGN_FPSTATE is set by calling fpsimd_flush_task_state() to detach from the saved CPU state. This ensures that a subsequent context switch will not reuse the stale CPU state, and will instead set TIF_FOREIGN_FPSTATE, forcing the new state to be reloaded from memory prior to a return to userspace.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.13 and later | 5.15.174, 6.1.120, 6.6.61, 6.11.8, 6.12 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.13 and later Fixed in 5.15.174, 6.1.120, 6.6.61, 6.11.8, 6.12 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 7
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.13 to before 6.6.61; 6.7 to before 6.11.8 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.12 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.12 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.12 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.12 rc4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.12 rc5 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.12 rc6 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.13 to before 6.6.61; 6.7 to before 6.11.8 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc5 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc6 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.15.174, 6.1.120, 6.6.61, 6.11.8, 6.12
Red Hat 5 advisories
- RHSA-2025:2525 Released 2025-03-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.8.8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-477.93.1.el8_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.8.8) bpftool-4.18.0-477.93.1.el8_8, kernel-4.18.0-477.93.1.el8_8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-477.93.1.el8_8 +19
- RHSA-2025:1658 Released 2025-02-19 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, libperf-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) bpftool-7.3.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4 +11
- RHSA-2025:1068 Released 2025-02-05 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.37.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.37.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.37.1.el8_10 +19
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.37.1.el8_10
Show 2 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2025:1067 Released 2025-02-05 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel-rt security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.37.1.rt7.378.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.37.1.rt7.378.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.37.1.rt7.378.el8_10 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.37.1.rt7.378.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.37.1.rt7.378.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.37.1.rt7.378.el8_10 +7
- RHSA-2025:0578 Released 2025-01-22 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5, libperf-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) bpftool-7.4.0-503.22.1.el9_5, kernel-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5 +30
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-503.22.1.el9_5 +11
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:0578 |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:2525 |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1658 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:0578 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1658 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1068 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:0578 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:2525 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1658 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1068 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1067 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1067 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:0578 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1658 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:0578 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:1658 |
Not affected: 2 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-50275
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4grr-9vhg-g98w
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-29 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
References
Patch 3
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Sources
- CVE-2024-50275 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-50275 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4grr-9vhg-g98w · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2024-50275 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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