SB20240620222 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel bcachefs
Published: June 20, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240620222
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) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35832)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the bch2_snapshots_read() function in fs/bcachefs/snapshot.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.