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CVE-2024-0841

6.6 · MEDIUM

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the hugetlbfs_fill_super function in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs (HugeTLB pages) functionality.

Published Jan 28, 2024CWE-476EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2024-0841 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the hugetlbfs_fill_super function in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs (HugeTLB pages) functionality. This issue may allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2394Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2950Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3138Refaccess.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0841Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2256490Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2394Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2950Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3138Refaccess.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0841Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2256490

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0841?

CVE-2024-0841 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-0841?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-0841?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-0841?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-0841 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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