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7.1
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2024-41935
f2fs: fix to shrink read extent node in batches
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to shrink read extent node in batches We use rwlock to protect core structure data of extent tree during its shrink, however, if there is a huge number of extent nodes in extent tree, during shrink of extent tree, it may hold rwlock for a very long time, which may trigger kernel hang issue. This patch fixes to shrink read extent node in batches, so that, critical region of the rwlock can be shrunk to avoid its extreme long time hold.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 11, 2025, 1:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 23, 2025, 4:11 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Address kernel hang by shrinking extent nodes in batches.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
  • Apply the specific patch for the f2fs module.
  • Verify kernel stability after the update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-41935.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/295b50e95e900da31ff237e46e04525fa799b2cf Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fc5d5a182f6a1f8bd4dc775feb54c369dd2c343 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/924f7dd1e832e4e4530d14711db223d2803f7b61 Patch
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-41935 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 23, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-125
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.7 up to (excluding) 6.12.5 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.8 up to (excluding) 6.6.66
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/295b50e95e900da31ff237e46e04525fa799b2cf Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fc5d5a182f6a1f8bd4dc775feb54c369dd2c343 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/924f7dd1e832e4e4530d14711db223d2803f7b61 Types: Patch
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Jan. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to shrink read extent node in batches We use rwlock to protect core structure data of extent tree during its shrink, however, if there is a huge number of extent nodes in extent tree, during shrink of extent tree, it may hold rwlock for a very long time, which may trigger kernel hang issue. This patch fixes to shrink read extent node in batches, so that, critical region of the rwlock can be shrunk to avoid its extreme long time hold.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/295b50e95e900da31ff237e46e04525fa799b2cf
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fc5d5a182f6a1f8bd4dc775feb54c369dd2c343
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/924f7dd1e832e4e4530d14711db223d2803f7b61
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.1
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