CVE-2024-42315: exfat: fix potential deadlock on __exfat_get_dentry_set
exfat: fix potential deadlock on exfatgetdentryset
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-42315?
CVE-2024-42315 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for deadlocks in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42315?
To fix CVE-2024-42315, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel, such as 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-42315?
CVE-2024-42315 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, including versions between 6.2 and 6.6.44 and 6.7 to 6.10.3.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-42315?
The impact of CVE-2024-42315 includes potential deadlock situations when accessing files with excessive entries.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-42315?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-42315; updating the kernel is recommended for a fix.