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CVE-2024-27033

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to remove unnecessary f2fs_bug_on() to avoid panic verify_blkaddr() will trigger panic once we inject fault into f2fs…

Published May 1, 2024EPSS 0.27%

Overview

CVE-2024-27033 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 1, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

f2fs: fix to remove unnecessary f2fs_bug_on() to avoid panic

verify_blkaddr() will trigger panic once we inject fault into

f2fs_is_valid_blkaddr(), fix to remove this unnecessary f2fs_bug_on().

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27033?

CVE-2024-27033 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 1, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-27033?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, 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-2024-27033?

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.

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