CVE-2024-47682: scsi: sd: Fix off-by-one error in sd_read_block_characteristics()

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

scsi: sd: Fix off-by-one error in sdreadblockcharacteristics()

Ff the device returns page 0xb1 with length 8 (happens with qemu v2.x, for example), sdreadblockcharacteristics() may attempt an out-of-bounds memory access when accessing the zoned field at offset 8.

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.19<6.1.113
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.54
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed 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

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:53 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:45 AM
Description
Apr 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:50 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47682?

CVE-2024-47682 has a significant severity level due to the potential for an out-of-bounds read that can lead to security issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47682?

To fix CVE-2024-47682, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-47682?

CVE-2024-47682 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.19 and 6.1.113, from 6.2 to 6.6.54, from 6.7 to 6.10.13, and 6.11 to 6.11.2.

4

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2024-47682?

Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those utilizing SCSI devices, are impacted by CVE-2024-47682.

5

Is CVE-2024-47682 related to any specific software or platforms?

CVE-2024-47682 is related to the Linux kernel and may affect virtual environments running on QEMU and similar platforms.

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