Vulnerability Description
In btrfs_get_root_ref in fs/btrfs/disk-io.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.1, there can be an assertion failure and crash because a subvolume can be read out too soon after its root item is inserted upon subvolume creation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 6.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/6a80cb4b32af89787dadee728310e5e2ca85343f.1705741883.Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/CALGdzuo6awWdau3X=8XK547x2vX_-VoFmH1aPsqosRTQ5WzJVAMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/6a80cb4b32af89787dadee728310e5e2ca85343f.1705741883.Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/CALGdzuo6awWdau3X=8XK547x2vX_-VoFmH1aPsqosRTQ5WzJVAMailing ListVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23850?
CVE-2024-23850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In btrfs_get_root_ref in fs/btrfs/disk-io.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.1, there can be an assertion failure and crash because a subvolume can be read out too soon after its root item is inserted ...
How severe is CVE-2024-23850?
CVE-2024-23850 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-23850?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.