CVE-2024-41034: nilfs2: fix kernel bug on rename operation of broken directory

Published Jul 29, 2024
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Updated

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

nilfs2: fix kernel bug on rename operation of broken directory

Syzbot reported that in rename directory operation on broken directory on nilfs2, blockwritebeginint() called to prepare block write may fail BUGON check for access exceeding the folio/page size.

This is because nilfsdotdot(), which gets parent directory reference entry ("..") of the directory to be moved or renamed, does not check consistency enough, and may return location exceeding folio/page size for broken directories.

Fix this issue by checking required directory entries ("." and "..") in the first chunk of the directory in nilfsdotdot().

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.30<4.19.318
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.280
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.222
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.163
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.100
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.41
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-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 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Jul 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
May 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41034?

The severity of CVE-2024-41034 is categorized as medium, affecting the rename operation in nilfs2 filesystems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41034?

To fix CVE-2024-41034, update to the patched kernel versions provided in the affected software list.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-41034?

CVE-2024-41034 affects the Debian kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, and 6.12.11-1.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-41034?

CVE-2024-41034 is a bug in the Linux kernel related to handling rename operations on broken directories in the nilfs2 filesystem.

5

Is CVE-2024-41034 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-41034 is considered a local vulnerability, as it requires local access to exploit the issue.

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