CVE-2024-0775
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.1 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2024-0775 is a use-after-free vulnerability discovered in the __ext4_remount function of fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel. This issue affects ext4 file systems and allows local users to cause an information leak. Before a potential failure, the old quota file names are freed, leading to the use-after-free vulnerability. Exploiting this flaw could result in the leakage of sensitive information. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems utilizing the ext4 file system, and users are advised to apply the necessary patches as soon as they become available.
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