CVE-2024-44957

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Xen privcmd module. An issue with the locking mechanism, specifically using a mutex where a spinlock was required, could lead to a system deadlock. A local attacker with low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to cause a Denial of Service (DoS), making the system unresponsive.

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.