CVE-2024-41018: fs/ntfs3: Add a check for attr_names and oatbl

Published Jul 29, 2024
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Updated

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

fs/ntfs3: Add a check for attrnames and oatbl

Added out-of-bound checking for ane (ATTRNAMEENTRY).

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.19<6.6.43
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7.7<6.8
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8.1<6.9.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.10.2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc7

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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Jul 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:37 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Dec 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41018?

CVE-2024-41018 has been classified with a medium severity level due to potential out-of-bounds access in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41018?

To fix CVE-2024-41018, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-41018?

CVE-2024-41018 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the mentioned patched versions.

4

What specific issue does CVE-2024-41018 address in the Linux kernel?

CVE-2024-41018 addresses an out-of-bounds access issue related to attribute names in the NTFS3 filesystem module.

5

Is CVE-2024-41018 part of a larger set of vulnerabilities?

CVE-2024-41018 appears to be an isolated vulnerability focused on a specific issue in the Linux kernel's NTFS3 filesystem handling.

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