afs subsystem

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The AFS subsystem tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Andrew File System (AFS) in Linux, including security vulnerabilities and kernel bugs. Recent content highlights CVE-2024-53090, a spinlock recursion bug in the AFS subsystem that can cause kernel oops or denial-of-service. The fix involves deferring cleanup to a workqueue. While the tag is Linux-focused, it may interest IT professionals managing mixed environments or cross-platform file systems. Topics include kernel patches, bug analysis, and system stability related to AFS.

  1. Linux AFS Spinlock Recursion Bug CVE-2024-53090 and Workqueue Fix

    A Linux kernel bug in the AFS subsystem, tracked as CVE-2024-53090, can trigger spinlock recursion and lead to a kernel oops or full system denial-of-service; the issue stems from afs_wake_up_async_call taking a reference in a context where a subsequent put can re-enter the same lock path, and...
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