CVE-2024-52560: fs/ntfs3: Mark inode as bad as soon as error detected in mi_enum_attr()

Published Feb 27, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

fs/ntfs3: Mark inode as bad as soon as error detected in mienumattr()

Extended the mienumattr() function interface with an additional parameter, struct ntfsinode ni, to allow marking the inode as bad as soon as an error is detected.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Linux Foundation Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<6.13.4

Event History

Feb 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52560?

CVE-2024-52560 has been classified as a vulnerability that affects the Linux kernel, specifically related to file system handling.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52560?

Fixing CVE-2024-52560 involves updating to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-52560?

CVE-2024-52560 affects systems running the Linux kernel and specifically involves NTFS file system operations.

4

What can happen if CVE-2024-52560 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-52560 may lead to file system corruption or other unexpected behaviors in Linux systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-52560 before patching?

As of now, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2024-52560; applying the update is the recommended solution.

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