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- CVE-2024-56570
CVE-2024-56570: ovl: Filter invalid inodes with missing lookup function
First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ovl: Filter invalid inodes with missing lookup function Add a check to the ovl_dentry_weird() function to prevent the processing of directory inodes that lack the lookup function. This is important because such inodes can cause errors in overlayfs when passed to the lowerstack.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Kernel-devel | ||
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1 | 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/065bf5dd21639f80e68450de16bda829784dbb8c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f86e79c0b2287ffdabe6c1b305a36c4e0f40fe3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72014e7745cc8250bb8f27bd78694dfd3f1b5773
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/749eac5a6687ec99116e0691d0d71225254654e3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8b359dddb418c60df1a69beea01d1b3322bfe83
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9248e2f73fb4afe08324485e98c815ac084d166
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff43d008bbf9b27ada434d6455f039a5ef6cee53
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-56570
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56570
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-56570
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-56570
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56570
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/c8b359dddb418c60df1a69beea01d1b3322bfe83
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56570?
The severity of CVE-2024-56570 is categorized as medium due to its impact on directory inode processing.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56570?
To fix CVE-2024-56570, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions such as 5.10.234-1 or 6.12.20-1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-56570?
CVE-2024-56570 affects Linux kernels versions prior to the patched releases mentioned in the remediation guidance.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-56570 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2024-56570 could allow the processing of invalid inodes, potentially leading to system instability.
Is CVE-2024-56570 related to any specific Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2024-56570 is relevant to multiple distributions that utilize vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.
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