CVE-2024-56596: jfs: fix array-index-out-of-bounds in jfs_readdir
First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix array-index-out-of-bounds in jfs_readdir The stbl might contain some invalid values. Added a check to return error code in that case.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <5.4.287 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.231 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.174 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.120 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.66 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.12.5 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1 | 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.20-1 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/b62f41aeec9d250144c53875b507c1d45ae8c8fc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97e693593162eef6851d232f0c8148169ed46a5c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9efe72eefd4c4a7ce63b3e4d667d766d2b360cb4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff9fc48fab0e1ea0d423c23c99b91bba178f0b05
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7d376f94f72b020f84e77278b150ec1cc27502c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ff7579554571d92e3deab168f5a7d7b146ed368
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/839f102efb168f02dfdd46717b7c6dddb26b015e
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-56596
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56596
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-56596
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-56596
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56596
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/839f102efb168f02dfdd46717b7c6dddb26b015e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56596?
CVE-2024-56596 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56596?
To fix CVE-2024-56596, update the Linux kernel to a patched version beyond the specified vulnerable versions.
What does CVE-2024-56596 affect?
CVE-2024-56596 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel ranging from 5.4.287 to versions before 6.6.66.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56596?
CVE-2024-56596 is an array-index-out-of-bounds vulnerability in the jfs_readdir implementation of the Linux kernel.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-56596?
To determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-56596, check the kernel version against the affected versions listed in the CVE description.
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