CVE-2024-50088

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's btrfs file system. This vulnerability occurs in the add_inode_ref() function where an uninitialized pointer can be freed if certain inode read operations fail. A local attacker with low privileges could exploit this memory corruption flaw to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

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.