SB20240819102 - Reachable assertion in Linux kernel
Published: August 19, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240819102
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) Reachable assertion (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42317)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to reachable assertion within the __thp_vma_allowable_orders() function in mm/huge_memory.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.