CVE-2024-26955

nilfs2: prevent kernel bug at submit_bh_wbc()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nilfs2: prevent kernel bug at submit_bh_wbc() Fix a bug where nilfs_get_block() returns a successful status when searching and inserting the specified block both fail inconsistently. If this inconsistent behavior is not due to a previously fixed bug, then an unexpected race is occurring, so return a temporary error -EAGAIN instead. This prevents callers such as __block_write_begin_int() from requesting a read into a buffer that is not mapped, which would cause the BUG_ON check for the BH_Mapped flag in submit_bh_wbc() to fail.

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CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.27%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26955?
CVE-2024-26955 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-26955?
To fix CVE-2024-26955, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-26955 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26955 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-26955?
CVE-2024-26955 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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