Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/uv: Don't call folio_wait_writeback() without a folio reference folio_wait_writeback() requires that no spinlocks are held and that a folio reference is held, as documented. After we dropped the PTL, the folio could get freed concurrently. So grab a temporary reference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.7, < 6.1.103 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a1eb2f3fc453dcd52726d13e863938561489cb7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f29f6537f54d74e64bac0a390fb2e26da25800dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8736604ef53359a718c246087cd21dcec232d2fbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b21aba72aadd94bdac275deab021fc84d6c72b16Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-43832?
CVE-2024-43832 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/uv: Don't call folio_wait_writeback() without a folio reference folio_wait_writeback() requires that no spinlocks are held an...
How severe is CVE-2024-43832?
CVE-2024-43832 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-2024-43832?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.