CVE-2024-50091

dm vdo: don't refer to dedupe_context after releasing it

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm vdo: don't refer to dedupe_context after releasing it Clear the dedupe_context pointer in a data_vio whenever ownership of the context is lost, so that vdo can't examine it accidentally.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63ef073084c67878d7a92e15ad055172da3f05a3	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0808ebf2f80b962e75741a41ced372a7116f1e26	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50091?: CVE-2024-50091 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50091?: To fix CVE-2024-50091, 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-2024-50091 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50091 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-2024-50091?: CVE-2024-50091 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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