SB20241022212 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel btrfs
Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241022212
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49869)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the __counted_by(), kmalloc() and fs_path_len() functions in fs/btrfs/send.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.