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ID:12236 - Exploit for Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-49882
ID:12236 - Exploit for Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-49882
Published: January 4, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99076
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49882
CWE-ID: CWE-388
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the ext4_ext_try_to_merge_up() function in fs/ext4/extents.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.