CVE-2024-26783
kernel: mm/vmscan: fix a bug calling wakeup_kswapd() with a wrong zone index
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 4, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's memory management subsystem. The wakeup_kswapd() function was called with an incorrect zone index. This error could disrupt the proper functioning of memory management, potentially leading to system instability or performance issues.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-762 · Mismatched Memory Management Routines