SB2024102190 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel btrfs 



SB2024102190 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel btrfs

Published: October 21, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024102190
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49867)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the close_ctree() function in fs/btrfs/disk-io.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.