CVE-2024-43828: ext4: fix infinite loop when replaying fast_commit
Published Aug 17, 2024
·Updated
ext4: fix infinite loop when replaying fastcommit
Affected Software
12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<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
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.43.1-7
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Remediation
Event History
Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
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
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43828?
The severity of CVE-2024-43828 is classified as medium, as it can lead to an infinite loop during the fast_commit replay process.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43828?
To fix CVE-2024-43828, users should upgrade to the affected remediated versions of the Linux kernel as specified in the vulnerability report.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-43828?
CVE-2024-43828 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.223-1, and various versions in the 5.11 to 6.6.x ranges.
4
What specific action is causing the CVE-2024-43828 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-43828 is caused by an infinite loop that occurs due to an uninitialized extent_status struct during the fast_commit replay process.
5
Are there any patches available for CVE-2024-43828?
Yes, patches for CVE-2024-43828 are included in specific updated versions of the Linux kernel that address the looping issue.