CVE-2024-27054
kernel: s390/dasd: fix double module refcount decrement
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 1, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in the dasd_generic_set_online() function in the Linux Kernel's s390 dasd.c driver, where improper reference count handling on error paths can lead to the refcount value being decreased twice, resulting in an incorrect underflow. This issue can lead to system instability.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not impacted by this CVE, as this vulnerability does not affect the specific versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions. This ensures that users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are not exposed to the potential risks associated with this issue, and no further action or mitigation is necessary for systems running this operating system.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
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 not specified