SB2024091235 - Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel fs



SB2024091235 - Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel fs

Published: September 12, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024091235
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) Incorrect calculation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45025)

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the free_fdtable_rcu(), copy_fdtable() and dup_fd() functions in fs/file.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.