CVE-2024-39472

A security vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux kernel's XFS file system implementation, specifically within the xlog_logrec_hblks function. This flaw arises from an inadequate log recovery buffer allocation during the processing of legacy header size adjustments. The vulnerability can be triggered by maliciously crafted inputs, leading to an out-of-bounds memory access. Successful exploitation of this condition could result in data corruption within the XFS file system.

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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.