Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the __ext4_remount in fs/ext4/super.c in ext4 in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local user to cause an information leak problem while freeing the old quota file names before a potential failure, leading to a use-after-free.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0775Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2259414Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://scm.linefinity.com/common/linux-stable/commit/4c0b4818b1f636bc96359f7817Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0775Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2259414Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://scm.linefinity.com/common/linux-stable/commit/4c0b4818b1f636bc96359f7817Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-0775?
CVE-2024-0775 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A use-after-free flaw was found in the __ext4_remount in fs/ext4/super.c in ext4 in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local user to cause an information leak problem while freeing the old quota fil...
How severe is CVE-2024-0775?
CVE-2024-0775 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-0775?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.