CVE-2024-41015: ocfs2: add bounds checking to ocfs2_check_dir_entry()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ocfs2: add bounds checking to ocfs2checkdirentry()
This adds sanity checks for ocfs2direntry to make sure all members of ocfs2direntry don't stray beyond valid memory region.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto 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 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Compensating control
Update the Linux kernel to the version where the issue is resolved: "ocfs2: add bounds checking to ocfs2_check_dir_entry()" (adds sanity checks for ocfs2_dir_entry to prevent members from straying beyond the valid memory region).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-41015?
CVE-2024-41015 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41015?
To fix CVE-2024-41015, update your Linux kernel to the appropriate patched versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, 6.12.13-1, or 6.1.119-1~deb11u1.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-41015?
CVE-2024-41015 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel before the fixed releases listed.
What component is affected by CVE-2024-41015?
CVE-2024-41015 affects the ocfs2 file system component of the Linux kernel.
Why is bounds checking important in CVE-2024-41015?
Bounds checking is crucial in CVE-2024-41015 to prevent invalid memory access, which can lead to potential security vulnerabilities.