CVE-2024-27070
kernel: f2fs: fix to avoid use-after-free issue in f2fs_filemap_fault
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 1, 2024
Updated · August 19, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's f2fs file system. This use-after-free vulnerability in the f2fs_filemap_fault function could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service, disclose sensitive information, or potentially execute arbitrary code. This issue arises from improper memory handling, leading to the reuse of freed memory.
Statement
No Red Hat products are affected.
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
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
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-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference