CVE-2024-49934

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a kernel crash by performing specific memory operations involving hugetlb (a memory management feature) during the hot-removal of a memory device. This issue arises when the dump_mapping() function attempts to access an invalid memory address, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) for the system.

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.