CVE-2024-26644 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.209/5.15.148/6.1.75/6.6.14/6.7.2 btrfs fs/btrfs/transaction.c create_pending_snapshot file descriptor consumption

CVE-2024-26644 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.209/5.15.148/6.1.75/6.6.14/6.7.2 btrfs fs/btrfs/transaction.c create_pending_snapshot file descriptor consumption

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.209/5.15.148/6.1.75/6.6.14/6.7.2. This affects the function create_pending_snapshot of the file fs/btrfs/transaction.c of the component btrfs. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled file descriptor consumption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-26644. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.