The vulnerability of the ext4_ext_try_to_merge_up() function in the ext4 file system of the Linux operating system allows a attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of the protected information.

The vulnerability of the ext4exttrytomergeup function in the fs/ext4/extents.c file of the Linux kernel’s ext4 file system is related to the re-release of previously released memory. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and...