SB2024073185 - Input validation error in Linux kernel bcachefs
Published: July 31, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024073185
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41086)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the downgrade_entry_next_c() and bch2_sb_downgrade_validate() functions in fs/bcachefs/sb-downgrade.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.