Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sched/fair: Fix NEXT_BUDDY Adam reports that enabling NEXT_BUDDY insta triggers a WARN in pick_next_entity(). Moving clear_buddies() up before the delayed dequeue bits ensures no ->next buddy becomes delayed. Further ensure no new ->next buddy ever starts as delayed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.7 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/493afbd187c4c9cc1642792c0d9ba400c3d6d90dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5dbe6816c49197677a5ecce749bd99929da147daPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49573?
CVE-2024-49573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sched/fair: Fix NEXT_BUDDY Adam reports that enabling NEXT_BUDDY insta triggers a WARN in pick_next_entity(). Moving clear_buddie...
How severe is CVE-2024-49573?
CVE-2024-49573 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-2024-49573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.