SB2024110589 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel nilfs2 



SB2024110589 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel nilfs2

Published: November 5, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024110589
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50116)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the nilfs_forget_buffer() and nilfs_clear_dirty_page() functions in fs/nilfs2/page.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.