CVE-2024-50245
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Nov 9, 2024
Updated: Nov 13, 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-50245 is a recently identified vulnerability in the Linux kernel. It affects the NFS (Network File System) module, specifically the ntfs3 subsystem. The issue revolves around a potential deadlock in the mi_read function. This deadlock occurs due to the use of mutex locks with another subclass in ni_lock_dir(). By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could cause a denial-of-service condition or potentially gain unauthorized access to the system. The Linux community has released a patch to address this issue and mitigate the associated risks.
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