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CVE-2024-46748

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2024-46748 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cachefiles: Set the max subreq size for cache writes to MAX_RW_COUNT Set the maximum size of a subrequest that writes to cachefiles to be MAX_RW_COUNT so that we don't overrun the maximum write we can make to the backing filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cachefiles: Set the max subreq size for cache writes to MAX_RW_COUNT Set the maximum size of a subrequest that writes to cachefiles to be MAX_RW_COUNT so that we don't overrun the maximum write we can make to the backing filesystem.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.20%

10.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.10, < 6.10.10

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46748?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cachefiles: Set the max subreq size for cache writes to MAX_RW_COUNT Set the maximum size of a subrequest that writes to cachefiles to be MAX_RW_COUNT so that we don't overrun the maximum write we can make to the backing filesystem.
How severe is CVE-2024-46748?
CVE-2024-46748 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46748?
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