CVE-2024-46847

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's memory management (mm) component, specifically within the vmalloc subsystem. This vulnerability occurs when a new memory block (vmap_block) is added to a queue (vmap_block_queue) before a critical field (cpu) is properly initialized. A local attacker, by triggering concurrent memory operations, could exploit this uninitialized state to cause an out-of-bounds access, leading to a system crash or denial of service (DoS).

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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.