Race Condition in Block Storage Management of Linux Kernel

CVE-2024-58089

What is CVE-2024-58089?

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's btrfs module has been identified, where a race condition can cause system crashes when using a block size smaller than the page size on aarch64 architectures. This results in a series of critical error messages indicating failures in handling ordered extents, leading to potential kernel panics and system instability. Properly addressing this issue is crucial for maintaining the reliability of systems relying on the btrfs file system.

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