CVE-2024-50277: dm: fix a crash if blk_alloc_disk fails
dm: fix a crash if blkallocdisk fails
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-50277?
CVE-2024-50277 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50277?
To fix CVE-2024-50277, update your Linux kernel to a patched version ideally beyond 6.11.8.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50277?
CVE-2024-50277 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.11.8 and the 6.12 release candidates.
What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2024-50277?
CVE-2024-50277 addresses a crash vulnerability when blk_alloc_disk fails and a subsequent access to a non-NULL disk occurs.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-50277?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2024-50277, thus applying the kernel update is necessary.