CVE-2024-44963: btrfs: do not BUG_ON() when freeing tree block after error
Published Sep 4, 2024
·Updated
btrfs: do not BUGON() when freeing tree block after error
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.10.5
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:09 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:09 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-44963?
CVE-2024-44963 has been categorized as having a moderate severity level.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-44963?
To mitigate CVE-2024-44963, users should upgrade to the Linux kernel version 6.12.11-1 or newer.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-44963?
CVE-2024-44963 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.10.5 and includes several older 5.10 and 6.1 versions.
4
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-44963?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2024-44963, so it is recommended to apply the available updates.
5
What components are affected by CVE-2024-44963?
CVE-2024-44963 specifically impacts the btrfs filesystem implementation within the Linux kernel.