cve 2024 26757

CVE-2024-26757 is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the MD (multiple device) RAID subsystem. It involves a race condition introduced by a change to the sync thread stopping logic, which can cause the md daemon to hang when arrays are toggled read-only. This results in an availability impact, potentially affecting systems using software RAID. The fix requires a kernel update or vendor patch. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover the technical details of the race condition, its impact on Linux-based storage systems, and the steps needed to apply the patch. While the vulnerability is Linux-specific, it is relevant to IT professionals managing mixed environments or virtualized Windows systems relying on Linux-based storage.