CVE-2024-47670: ocfs2: add bounds checking to ocfs2_xattr_find_entry()
First published: Wed Oct 09 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: add bounds checking to ocfs2_xattr_find_entry() Add a paranoia check to make sure it doesn't stray beyond valid memory region containing ocfs2 xattr entries when scanning for a match. It will prevent out-of-bound access in case of crafted images.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <6.1.112 | |
| Linux kernel | >=6.2<6.6.53 | |
| Linux kernel | >=6.7<6.10.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | <6.1.112 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.53 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.12 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1 | 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.20-1 6.12.21-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f6e167d6753fe3ea493cdc7f7de8d03147a4d39
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34759b7e4493d7337cbc414c132cef378c492a2c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5bbe51eaf01a5dd6fb3f0dea81791e5dbc6dc6dd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60c0d36189bad58b1a8e69af8781d90009559ea1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e7bef408261746c160853fc27df3139659f5f77
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b32539590a8e6400ac2f6e7cf9cbb8e08711a2f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e3041fecdc8f78a5900c3aa51d3d756e73264d6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b49a786beb11ff740cb9e0c20b999c2a0e1729c2
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-47670
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47670
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-47670
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-47670
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-47670
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/9e3041fecdc8f78a5900c3aa51d3d756e73264d6
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47670?
The severity of CVE-2024-47670 is classified as high due to its potential impact on system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47670?
To fix CVE-2024-47670, upgrading to the patched versions of the Linux kernel mentioned in the advisory is recommended.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-47670?
CVE-2024-47670 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions prior to the ones available after the patch.
Is CVE-2024-47670 related to a specific component in the Linux kernel?
CVE-2024-47670 specifically addresses a vulnerability in the ocfs2 file system's extended attributes handling.
When was CVE-2024-47670 disclosed?
CVE-2024-47670 was disclosed as part of a recent security update to the Linux kernel.
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