2024-11-27
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-50273) exists in the Btrfs file system of the Linux kernel. This vulnerability arises from how the `insert_delayed_ref()` function manages reference lists. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a system crash. However, the severity of this vulnerability is rated as low.
Vulnerability Details
Platform: Linux Kernel
Version: Unaffected versions not listed (all potentially vulnerable)
Vulnerability: Btrfs reference list handling error in `insert_delayed_ref()`
Severity: Low
Date: November 18, 2024 (published), November 27, 2024 (last modified)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability affects systems using the Btrfs file system on the Linux kernel. While the exploit could potentially crash a system, it is rated as low severity. It is recommended to update your Linux kernel to a patched version as soon as possible.
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Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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