CVE-2024-50244: fs/ntfs3: Additional check in ni_clear()

Published Nov 9, 2024
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Updated

fs/ntfs3: Additional check in niclear()

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— Launchpad

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.171
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.116
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.60
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-2<5.15.173.1-1
5.15.173.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-1<5.15.173.1-1
5.15.173.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-7<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-1<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.173.1-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.64.2-1

Event History

Nov 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:14 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:46 AM
Description
May 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:01 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50244?

CVE-2024-50244 has been classified as having a moderate severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50244?

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.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-50244?

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.

4

Is CVE-2024-50244 related to NTFS processing?

Yes, CVE-2024-50244 is specifically related to an additional check in the NTFS processing function ni_clear() in the Linux kernel.

5

What systems may be impacted by CVE-2024-50244?

Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those utilizing NTFS file systems, may be impacted by CVE-2024-50244.

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