Linux Kernel up to 6.11.1 privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.1. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-47726. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.1 and classified as problematic. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to wait dio completion It should wait all existing dio write IOs before block removal, otherwise, previous direct write IO may overwrite data in the block which may be reused by other inode.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-47726 since 09/30/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216493 (Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7276-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.11.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch e3db757ff9b7/96cfeb038953 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (216493) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3251). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • NetApp StorageGRID
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Kyocera Printer
  • NetApp AFF
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • NetApp FAS
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell PowerScale OneFS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216493
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7276-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.11.2
Patch: e3db757ff9b7/96cfeb038953

Timelineinfo

09/30/2024 🔍
10/21/2024 +21 days 🔍
10/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/19/2026 +455 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-47726 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-47726
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281056
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3251 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2024 15:02
Updated: 01/19/2026 05:02
Changes: 10/21/2024 15:02 (55), 10/24/2024 20:07 (12), 02/20/2025 04:21 (2), 07/26/2025 01:27 (7), 10/05/2025 21:50 (1), 01/19/2026 05:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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