CVE-2024-56581: btrfs: ref-verify: fix use-after-free after invalid ref action

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

btrfs: ref-verify: fix use-after-free after invalid ref action

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Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-7
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<5.4.287
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.231
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.174
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
debian/linux<6.1.123-1
6.1.123-1
debian/linux<6.12.5-1
6.12.5-1
debian/linux<6.12.5-1
6.12.5-1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1
  2. Compensating control

    In btrfs_ref_tree_mod(), remove the newly inserted ref entry from the block entry's rbtree before freeing it on the unexpected BTRFS_DROP_DELAYED_REF error path.

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56581?

The severity of CVE-2024-56581 is classified as high due to its potential for exploitation leading to use-after-free vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56581?

To fix CVE-2024-56581, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patches for this vulnerability.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-56581?

CVE-2024-56581 affects various versions of the Linux kernel from 4.15 to 6.13-rc1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-56581?

The impact of CVE-2024-56581 includes the potential for a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the system.

5

Is CVE-2024-56581 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-56581 may be exploitable remotely, depending on the specific configuration and environment.

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