CVE-2024-50088: btrfs: fix uninitialized pointer free in add_inode_ref()
btrfs: fix uninitialized pointer free in addinoderef()
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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 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.133-1Fixed in 6.12.21-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1 - Upgrade
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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-2024-50088?
CVE-2024-50088 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the risk of uninitialized pointer free leading to potential crashes or code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50088?
To fix CVE-2024-50088, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50088?
CVE-2024-50088 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.1.57 to 6.1.114, 6.2 to 6.6.58, and versions between 6.7 to 6.11.5, including 6.12-rc1, 6.12-rc2, and 6.12-rc3.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-50088 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2024-50088 may include system crashes or potential execution of arbitrary code due to the handling of uninitialized pointers.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-50088?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-50088; the recommended action is to apply the necessary kernel update.