CVE-2024-50278: dm cache: fix potential out-of-bounds access on the first resume

Published Nov 19, 2024
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Updated

dm cache: fix potential out-of-bounds access on the first resume

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Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=3.13<4.19.324
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.286
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.230
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.172
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.117
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.61
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc6
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed 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 Linux kernel (dm cache) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch dm cache: fix potential out-of-bounds access on the first resume
  5. Configuration

    Update dm cache logic so the size-change check in cache_preresume is performed during the first resume to prevent out-of-bounds access when the fast device is expanded unexpectedly.

    Linux device-mapper (dm cache) cache_preresume check on first resume = performed

Event History

Nov 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected 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
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:50 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50278?

The severity of CVE-2024-50278 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50278?

To fix CVE-2024-50278, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50278?

CVE-2024-50278 affects Linux kernel versions from 3.13 to 6.12-rc6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-50278?

CVE-2024-50278 is an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

5

When was CVE-2024-50278 disclosed?

CVE-2024-50278 was disclosed on February 5, 2024.

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