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CVE-2024-41016: ocfs2: strict bound check before memcmp in ocfs2_xattr_find_entry()

First published: Mon Jul 29 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: strict bound check before memcmp in ocfs2_xattr_find_entry() xattr in ocfs2 maybe 'non-indexed', which saved with additional space requested. It's better to check if the memory is out of bound before memcmp, although this possibility mainly comes from crafted poisonous images.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.135-1
6.12.25-1
6.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-41016?

    CVE-2024-41016 has a severity rating that indicates a moderate risk level, primarily due to its potential impact on data integrity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-41016?

    To resolve CVE-2024-41016, update the Linux kernel to the patched versions: 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

  • Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-41016?

    CVE-2024-41016 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.226-1, including 5.10.223-1.

  • What symptoms may indicate an exploit of CVE-2024-41016?

    Symptoms of an exploit related to CVE-2024-41016 may include unexpected system behavior or data corruption related to OCFS2 file system operations.

  • Is CVE-2024-41016 specific to any Linux distribution?

    CVE-2024-41016 is particularly relevant to Debian-based distributions, especially those using the affected Linux kernel versions.

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