CWE
667
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-49965: ocfs2: remove unreasonable unlock in ocfs2_read_blocks

First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: remove unreasonable unlock in ocfs2_read_blocks Patch series "Misc fixes for ocfs2_read_blocks", v5. This series contains 2 fixes for ocfs2_read_blocks(). The first patch fix the issue reported by syzbot, which detects bad unlock balance in ocfs2_read_blocks(). The second patch fixes an issue reported by Heming Zhao when reviewing above fix. This patch (of 2): There was a lock release before exiting, so remove the unreasonable unlock.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=4.4.204<4.9
Linux Kernel>=4.9.204<4.14
Linux Kernel>=4.14.157<4.19
Linux Kernel>=4.19.87<4.20
Linux Kernel>=4.20<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<=5.10.226-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.15-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.119-1~deb11u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-49965?

    CVE-2024-49965 has been classified with a moderate severity level.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-49965?

    To fix CVE-2024-49965, update your Linux kernel to versions 6.1.123-1 or later.

  • Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49965?

    CVE-2024-49965 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel ranging from 4.4.204 to 6.11.3.

  • What components of the Linux kernel are involved in CVE-2024-49965?

    CVE-2024-49965 specifically involves the ocfs2_read_blocks function within the Linux kernel.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-49965?

    Yes, patches addressing CVE-2024-49965 are included in the recent Linux kernel release updates.

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