First published: Sat Nov 09 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Additional check in ni_clear() Checking of NTFS_FLAGS_LOG_REPLAYING added to prevent access to uninitialized bitmap during replay process.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | <5.15.171 | |
Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.116 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.2<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 5.10.226-1 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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CVE-2024-50244 has been classified as having a moderate severity level.
To address CVE-2024-50244, upgrade your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.15-1.
CVE-2024-50244 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.15.171 to 6.1.116 and several versions between 6.2 and 6.6.60.
Yes, CVE-2024-50244 is specifically related to an additional check in the NTFS processing function ni_clear() in the Linux kernel.
Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those utilizing NTFS file systems, may be impacted by CVE-2024-50244.