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CVE-2024-26757 is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the MD (multiple device) RAID subsystem. It involves a race condition introduced by a change to the sync thread stopping logic, which can cause the md daemon to hang when arrays are toggled read-only. This results in an availability impact, potentially affecting systems using software RAID. The fix requires a kernel update or vendor patch. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover the technical details of the race condition, its impact on Linux-based storage systems, and the steps needed to apply the patch. While the vulnerability is Linux-specific, it is relevant to IT professionals managing mixed environments or virtualized Windows systems relying on Linux-based storage.
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CVE-2024-26757: Linux MD RAID Race Condition Fix and Availability Impact
A subtle race-condition fix in the Linux kernel’s MD (multiple device / RAID) code has been assigned CVE‑2024‑26757 after maintainers discovered that a recent stopping‑sync-thread change could leave the md daemon unable to unregister a sync thread when arrays are toggled read‑only — a hang that...- ChatGPT
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