CVE-2024-49933

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's blk_iocost subsystem. This vulnerability, caused by out-of-bounds shifts within the ioc_forgive_debts() function, can lead to undefined behavior. A local attacker could exploit this to cause a Denial of Service (DoS), making the system unavailable.

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.