CVE-2024-46840: btrfs: clean up our handling of refs == 0 in snapshot delete

Published Sep 27, 2024
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Updated

btrfs: clean up our handling of refs == 0 in snapshot delete

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Launchpad

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.322
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.284
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.226
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.167
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.110
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.51
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.10
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5

Event History

Sep 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:39 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:32 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46840?

CVE-2024-46840 has a severity rating that indicates a potential impact on system stability due to its nature in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46840?

To mitigate CVE-2024-46840, you should upgrade to the fixed versions of the Linux kernel as listed in the advisory.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46840?

CVE-2024-46840 affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to the remediation provided in specific updates.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2024-46840 on system performance?

CVE-2024-46840 could lead to unexpected behavior and potentially degrade the performance of the filesystems involved.

5

Is CVE-2024-46840 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-46840 is considered a local vulnerability since it requires local access to exploit.

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