CVE-2024-40950

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel related to "mm: huge_memory: fix misused mapping_large_folio_support() for anon folios". This issue was resolved by adding checks to prevent the incorrect use of mapping_large_folio_support() for anonymous folios. The flaw caused split failures and warnings during large anonymous folio operations, as the function is only suitable for page cache folios.

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.

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 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.