SB20240918119 - Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel cachefiles
Published: September 18, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240918119
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) Incorrect calculation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46748)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the cachefiles_prepare_write_subreq() function in fs/cachefiles/io.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.