CVE-2024-38623: fs/ntfs3: Use variable length array instead of fixed size

Published Jun 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

fs/ntfs3: Use variable length array instead of fixed size

Should fix smatch warning: ntfssetlabel() error: builtinmemcpy() 'uni->name' too small (20 vs 256)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.161
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.4
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Jun 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:18 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:24 PM
Description
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:13 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38623?

CVE-2024-38623 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38623?

To mitigate CVE-2024-38623, upgrade to the fixed versions of the Linux package: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-38623?

CVE-2024-38623 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to the patched releases listed under the affected software.

4

What components does CVE-2024-38623 impact?

CVE-2024-38623 impacts the NTFS file system implementation within the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a public discussion or report on CVE-2024-38623?

Yes, CVE-2024-38623 has been publicly disclosed as part of the Linux kernel updates.

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