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CVE-2024-50243: fs/ntfs3: Fix general protection fault in run_is_mapped_full

First published: Sat Nov 09 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Fix general protection fault in run_is_mapped_full Fixed deleating of a non-resident attribute in ntfs_create_inode() rollback.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel<6.6.60
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.11.7
Linux Kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.12-rc2
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.135-1
6.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-50243?

    CVE-2024-50243 has not been assigned a specific severity rating, but it addresses a general protection fault in the Linux kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-50243?

    To fix CVE-2024-50243, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch, such as 5.10.223-1 or 6.12.15-1.

  • Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50243?

    CVE-2024-50243 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.11.7, including 6.12-rc1 and 6.12-rc2.

  • What type of issue does CVE-2024-50243 address in the Linux kernel?

    CVE-2024-50243 addresses a general protection fault that occurs when deleting a non-resident attribute.

  • Is CVE-2024-50243 specific to a certain Linux distribution?

    CVE-2024-50243 is relevant to all distributions using affected versions of the Linux kernel, including Debian.

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