CVE-2024-47705

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's block device subsystem. An invalid pointer dereference could occur within the blk_add_partition() function due to incorrect error handling. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a system crash, leading to a denial of service.

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.