CVE-2024-41049: filelock: fix potential use-after-free in posix_lock_inode

Published Jul 29, 2024
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Updated

filelock: fix potential use-after-free in posixlockinode

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— Launchpad

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<5.4.280
5.4.280
redhat/kernel<5.10.222
5.10.222
redhat/kernel<5.15.163
5.15.163
redhat/kernel<6.1.100
6.1.100
redhat/kernel<6.6.41
6.6.41
redhat/kernel<6.9.10
6.9.10
redhat/kernel<6.10
6.10
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4.257<5.4.280
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.197<5.10.222
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.133<5.15.163
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.55<6.1.100
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.41
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.10
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
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.35.1-5
Patch available

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.280
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.222
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.163
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.100
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.41
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9.10
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.10
  8. 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
  9. 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·02:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Oct 26, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:37 AM
Description
Apr 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41049?

CVE-2024-41049 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41049?

To fix CVE-2024-41049, update your Linux kernel to version 5.4.280, 5.10.222, 5.15.163, 6.1.100, 6.6.41, 6.9.10, or 6.10.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-41049?

CVE-2024-41049 affects Linux systems running kernel versions prior to 5.4.280, 5.10.222, 5.15.163, 6.1.100, 6.6.41, 6.9.10, and 6.10.

4

Who reported CVE-2024-41049?

CVE-2024-41049 was reported by Light Hsieh as a KASAN use-after-free warning.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-41049?

CVE-2024-41049 is a use-after-free vulnerability that affects the file locking mechanism in the Linux kernel.

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