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CVE-2024-38636

kernel: f2fs: multidev: fix to recognize valid zero block address

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · June 21, 2024

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A vulnerability was found in the Flash-Friendly File System (F2FS) in the Linux kernel, where the system failed to correctly recognize valid zero block addresses in multi-device configurations. This issue could potentially lead to improper handling of data or file system errors.

Statement

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not vulnerable to this CVE, as it does not affect the versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions.

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 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation