CVE-2024-42160: f2fs: check validation of fault attrs in f2fs_build_fault_attr()

Published Jul 30, 2024
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Updated

f2fs: check validation of fault attrs in f2fsbuildfaultattr()

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Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.98
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.39
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.9
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.43.1-7
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.35.1-5
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Linux Linux kernel>=4.7<5.15.181
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.98

Event History

Jul 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:47 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 16, 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
Sep 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:26 PM
Description
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42160?

CVE-2024-42160 has a moderate severity rating as it pertains to validation issues in the f2fs file system code of the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42160?

To mitigate CVE-2024-42160, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically versions 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or above.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-42160?

CVE-2024-42160 affects Linux kernel versions below 6.1.123 and between 6.2 and 6.6.39, as well as between 6.7 and 6.9.9.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-42160?

CVE-2024-42160 impacts the f2fs file system within the Linux kernel due to improper validation in fault attribute handling.

5

Is CVE-2024-42160 actively exploited in the wild?

Currently, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-42160 is being actively exploited.

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