CVE-2024-48875: btrfs: don't take dev_replace rwsem on task already holding it

Published Jan 11, 2025
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Updated

btrfs: don't take devreplace rwsem on task already holding it

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel<6.6.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.5
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.27-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9<6.6.76.1-1
6.6.76.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.76.1-1<6.6.76.1-1
6.6.76.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.76.1-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux kernel btrfs dev_replace rwsem locking fix to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.11.0-rc3-btrfs-for-next #599Patch btrfs: don't take dev_replace rwsem on task already holding it

Event History

Jan 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:44 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48875?

CVE-2024-48875 has a severity rating that can affect system stability and security, primarily in specific configurations of the Linux kernel.

2

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-48875?

CVE-2024-48875 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.7 and between 6.12.5 and 6.6.66.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-48875?

To fix CVE-2024-48875, it is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-48875 on my system?

CVE-2024-48875 can lead to potential system crashes or data inconsistency if the affected functionalities are utilized.

5

Is CVE-2024-48875 exploited in the wild?

As of the latest information, there is no indication that CVE-2024-48875 is actively being exploited in the wild.

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