CVE-2024-26973: fat: fix uninitialized field in nostale filehandles
fat: fix uninitialized field in nostale filehandles
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Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an uninitialized field in nostale filehandles. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26973?
CVE-2024-26973 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26973?
To mitigate CVE-2024-26973, upgrade to the recommended kernel versions such as 4.19.312, 5.4.274, 5.10.215, or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26973?
CVE-2024-26973 affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to specified fixes in Red Hat and Debian distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26973?
CVE-2024-26973 is an uninitialized field vulnerability related to the FAT file system within the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-26973 being actively exploited?
As of now, there have been no reported active exploits targeting CVE-2024-26973.