CVE-2024-0841

Name: CVE-2024-0841
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-28T12:15:52.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0841 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the hugetlbfs_fill_super function in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs (HugeTLB pages) functionality. This issue may allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the hugetlbfs_fill_super function in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs (HugeTLB pages) functionality. This issue may allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.1, < 5.4.271
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.5, < 5.10.212
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.151
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 6.1.79
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.2, < 6.6.18
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.7, < 6.7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	8.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	9.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2394Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2950Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3138Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0841Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2256490Issue Tracking
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2394Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2950Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3138Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0841Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2256490Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0841?

How severe is CVE-2024-0841?

CVE-2024-0841 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0841?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST