CVE-2024-46751: btrfs: don't BUG_ON() when 0 reference count at btrfs_lookup_extent_info()

Published Sep 18, 2024
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Updated

btrfs: don't BUGON() when 0 reference count at btrfslookupextentinfo()

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.10.10
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 cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Sep 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:12 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:25 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:38 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:38 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·05:38 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46751?

CVE-2024-46751 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46751?

To fix CVE-2024-46751, upgrade to Linux kernel version 6.12.11-1 or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46751?

CVE-2024-46751 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.10.10.

4

What is the primary issue addressed by CVE-2024-46751?

CVE-2024-46751 addresses a bug where the kernel would call BUG_ON() incorrectly when reference counts are zero.

5

Is there a specific Linux distribution that is impacted by CVE-2024-46751?

Yes, Debian distributions with Linux kernel versions prior to 6.12.11-1 are impacted by CVE-2024-46751.

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