CVE-2024-50245: fs/ntfs3: Fix possible deadlock in mi_read
First published: Sat Nov 09 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Fix possible deadlock in mi_read Mutex lock with another subclass used in ni_lock_dir().
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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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47e8a17491e37df53743bc2e72309f8f0d6224af
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8e7d3b72ee57e43d58ba560fe7970dd840a4061
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34e3220efd666d49965a26840d39f27601ce70f4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1bc362fe978952a9304bd0286788b0ae7724f14
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03b097099eef255fbf85ea6a786ae3c91b11f041
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-50245
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50245
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-50245
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-50245
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-50245
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/03b097099eef255fbf85ea6a786ae3c91b11f041
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50245?
CVE-2024-50245 has not been assigned a CVSS score yet, but it addresses a potential deadlock issue in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50245?
To fix CVE-2024-50245, update the Linux kernel to a version that incorporates the relevant patches provided by the kernel maintainers.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-50245?
CVE-2024-50245 affects various versions of the Linux kernel between 5.15.x and 6.12.x.
Is CVE-2024-50245 a critical vulnerability in Linux?
While CVE-2024-50245 may not appear critical, it could lead to deadlocks, impacting system performance and reliability.
What systems are at risk due to CVE-2024-50245?
Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel are at risk, particularly those using the NTFS file system.
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