CVE-2024-39476

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's md/raid5 implementation within the raid5d() function. This flaw can cause a deadlock when handling I/O operations due to a conflict between the reconfig_mutex and the MD_SB_CHANGE_PENDING flag, leading to excessive CPU usage and denial of service.

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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.