Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: handle errors from btrfs_dec_ref() properly In walk_up_proc() we BUG_ON(ret) from btrfs_dec_ref(). This is incorrect, we have proper error handling here, return the error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.10.236 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0e4840ae09f375381167000ce47424818fcbcc7cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c4fe45351e544da4b8f10c74b277117a4fa7869Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eb178f373b4f16f3b42d55ff88fc94dd95b93b1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67e4ca7ddc67ef949326b4dc404a9678bbe67d72Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c8237021b53d52357c0de07a768582fafb2791dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7f16a7a709845855cb5a0e080a52bda5873f9dePatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-46753?
CVE-2024-46753 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: btrfs: handle errors from btrfs_dec_ref() properly In walk_up_proc() we BUG_ON(ret) from btrfs_dec_ref(). This is incorrect, we h...
How severe is CVE-2024-46753?
CVE-2024-46753 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-2024-46753?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.