CVE-2024-49889: ext4: avoid use-after-free in ext4_ext_show_leaf()
First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: avoid use-after-free in ext4_ext_show_leaf() In ext4_find_extent(), path may be freed by error or be reallocated, so using a previously saved *ppath may have been freed and thus may trigger use-after-free, as follows: ext4_split_extent path = *ppath; ext4_split_extent_at(ppath) path = ext4_find_extent(ppath) ext4_split_extent_at(ppath) // ext4_find_extent fails to free path // but zeroout succeeds ext4_ext_show_leaf(inode, path) eh = path[depth].p_hdr // path use-after-free !!! Similar to ext4_split_extent_at(), we use *ppath directly as an input to ext4_ext_show_leaf(). Fix a spelling error by the way. Same problem in ext4_ext_handle_unwritten_extents(). Since 'path' is only used in ext4_ext_show_leaf(), remove 'path' and use *ppath directly. This issue is triggered only when EXT_DEBUG is defined and therefore does not affect functionality.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <5.10.227 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.168 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.113 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.55 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.11<6.11.3 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1 | 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.19-1 6.12.20-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.128-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2eba3b0cc5b8de624918d21f32b5b8db59a90b39
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34b2096380ba475771971a778a478661a791aa15
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4999fed877bb64e3e7f9ab9996de2ca983c41928
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e2524ba2ca5f54bdbb9e5153bea00421ef653f5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b114f2cc7dd5d36729d040b68432fbd0f0a8868
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0cb4561fc4284d04e69c8a66c8504928ab2484e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d483c7cc1796bd6a80e7b3a8fd494996260f6b67
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-49889
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49889
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-49889
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-49889
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-49889
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/4e2524ba2ca5f54bdbb9e5153bea00421ef653f5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49889?
CVE-2024-49889 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to a use-after-free condition in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49889?
To fix CVE-2024-49889, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel above 5.10.227 or apply the recommended remedial updates.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49889?
CVE-2024-49889 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel ranging from 5.10.224 to versions below 6.11.
What potential impact does CVE-2024-49889 have on systems?
CVE-2024-49889 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a system crash due to memory corruption.
Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-49889?
There are no recommended temporary workarounds for CVE-2024-49889; updating the kernel is the best course of action.
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