CVE-2024-46753: btrfs: handle errors from btrfs_dec_ref() properly

Published Sep 18, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

btrfs: handle errors from btrfsdecref() properly

In walkupproc() we BUGON(ret) from btrfsdecref(). This is incorrect, we have proper error handling here, return the error.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1
6.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Linux Linux kernel<5.10.236
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.180
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.134
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.87
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.10

Event History

Sep 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:12 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:25 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46753?

CVE-2024-46753 has been classified with a severity level that indicates it poses potential risks in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46753?

To fix CVE-2024-46753, update to the Linux kernel version 6.12.11-1 or later.

3

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-46753?

CVE-2024-46753 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.10.223-1 up to 5.10.226-1 and from 6.1.119-1 up to 6.1.123-1.

4

What does CVE-2024-46753 affect?

CVE-2024-46753 affects the btrfs filesystem implementation within the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-46753 if I cannot update?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-46753, so updating the kernel is the recommended action.

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