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The memcg event control tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel's memory cgroup (memcg) event-control mechanism, particularly a security vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-45021. This flaw could be exploited by an unprivileged local user to trigger a kernel oops. The tag includes threads about the upstream patch that fixed the issue in September 2024, as well as distributor updates. While the site focuses on Windows, this tag is relevant for IT professionals managing mixed environments or Linux subsystems on Windows, such as WSL. Topics include kernel patching, memory resource management, and cgroup event handling.
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    Linux Kernel CVE-2024-45021 Fix: Memcg Event Control Oops Patch

    The Linux kernel received a narrowly scoped but consequential fix in September 2024 for a defect in the memory controller code that could be triggered by an unprivileged local user to produce a kernel oops — the issue tracked as CVE-2024-45021 affects the memcg (memory cgroup) event-control path...
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