Vulnerability Description
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the hugetlbfs_fill_super function in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs (HugeTLB pages) functionality. This issue may allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.1, < 5.4.271 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2394Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2950Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3138Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0841Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2256490Issue Tracking
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2394Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2950Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3138Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0841Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2256490Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-0841?
CVE-2024-0841 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the hugetlbfs_fill_super function in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs (HugeTLB pages) functionality. This issue may allow a local user to crash the system or pot...
How severe is CVE-2024-0841?
CVE-2024-0841 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-0841?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.