CVE-2024-49932: btrfs: don't readahead the relocation inode on RST

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

btrfs: don't readahead the relocation inode on RST

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Launchpad

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.11.3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.22-16.12.25-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch btrfs: don't readahead the relocation inode on RST

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:44 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49932?

CVE-2024-49932 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49932?

To fix CVE-2024-49932, update the Linux kernel to version 6.12.12-1, 6.12.15-1, or a later release.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-49932?

CVE-2024-49932 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.11.3, including specific versions within 5.10.x and 6.1.x.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-49932?

CVE-2024-49932 involves improper handling of readahead on the relocation inode in the btrfs file system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-49932?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2024-49932; updating the kernel is the recommended course of action.

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