CVE-2024-50272: filemap: Fix bounds checking in filemap_read()
filemap: Fix bounds checking in filemapread()
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.64.2-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.182.1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50272?
CVE-2024-50272 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50272?
To fix CVE-2024-50272, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50272?
CVE-2024-50272 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel from 3.16.40 up to 6.12-rc6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-50272?
CVE-2024-50272 is a bounds checking vulnerability affecting the filemap_read() function of the Linux kernel.
Can CVE-2024-50272 lead to system compromise?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-50272 could potentially lead to system instability or unexpected behavior.