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The writeback subsystem in the Linux kernel handles flushing dirty pages from memory to persistent storage. A race condition in the writeback code, tracked as CVE-2024-0562, can cause a use-after-free vulnerability in the wb_inode_writeback_end() function. This flaw occurs when a storage device is removed while writeback bookkeeping is still active, potentially leading to a kernel panic or denial-of-service. The issue has been fixed in upstream kernels and backported by distributors. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details of this bug, its impact on system stability, and the importance of applying security patches to mitigate the risk.
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    Linux Kernel CVE-2024-0562: Race Causes Use-After-Free in Writeback End

    A subtle timing bug deep in the Linux writeback code — a use‑after‑free in wb_inode_writeback_end() — can let an attacker trigger a kernel panic or sustained denial‑of‑service by removing a disk while writeback bookkeeping is still racing to schedule bandwidth‑estimation work; the flaw is...
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