CVE-2024-49965: ocfs2: remove unreasonable unlock in ocfs2_read_blocks
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ocfs2: remove unreasonable unlock in ocfs2readblocks
Patch series "Misc fixes for ocfs2readblocks", v5.
This series contains 2 fixes for ocfs2readblocks(). The first patch fix the issue reported by syzbot, which detects bad unlock balance in ocfs2readblocks(). 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.
Other sources
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed 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 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Event History
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.