PT-2024-7722 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1

Published

2024-02-19

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Updated

2024-10-25

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CVE-2024-26850

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

VectorAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description The vulnerability is related to the mm/debug vm pgtable component of the Linux kernel, specifically with the function pud advanced tests(). It involves incorrect handling of devmap PUD pte entries, which can lead to a BUG ON condition being triggered. This issue is only relevant when the CONFIG DEBUG VM configuration option is enabled, typically for debugging purposes on architectures like powerpc. The vulnerability can cause a denial of service.
Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-09185
CVE-2024-26850

Affected Products

Linux Kernel
Red Os