CVE-2024-42311: hfs: fix to initialize fields of hfs_inode_info after hfs_alloc_inode()

Published Aug 17, 2024
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Updated

hfs: fix to initialize fields of hfsinodeinfo after hfsallocinode()

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.320
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.282
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.224
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.165
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.103
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.44
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed 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

Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:09 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 12, 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
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42311?

CVE-2024-42311 has a severity rating that may allow for uninitialized value access in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42311?

To resolve CVE-2024-42311, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch, such as 5.10.226-1 or 6.1.123-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-42311?

CVE-2024-42311 affects multiple Linux kernel versions, including versions between 4.19.320 and 6.10.3.

4

Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-42311?

There is no recommended temporary workaround for CVE-2024-42311 aside from applying the appropriate kernel updates.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2024-42311?

CVE-2024-42311 specifically involves the hfs filesystem in the Linux kernel.

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