CVE-2024-38625: fs/ntfs3: Check 'folio' pointer for NULL

Published Jun 21, 2024
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Updated

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

fs/ntfs3: Check 'folio' pointer for NULL

It can be NULL if bmap is called.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<6.6.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.4
debian/linux<=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Jun 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:18 AM
Description
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:24 PM
Description
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38625?

CVE-2024-38625 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38625?

To fix CVE-2024-38625, update the Linux kernel to one of the patched versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.12.12-1 or 6.12.13-1.

3

What component of the Linux kernel is affected by CVE-2024-38625?

CVE-2024-38625 affects the fs/ntfs3 component within the Linux kernel.

4

Which Linux kernel versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-38625?

Linux kernel versions between 5.15 and 6.6.33, as well as from 6.7 to 6.9.4, are vulnerable to CVE-2024-38625.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-38625?

CVE-2024-38625 involves a NULL pointer dereference in the fs/ntfs3 when accessing the 'folio' pointer during bmap calls.

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