CVE-2024-56597: jfs: fix shift-out-of-bounds in dbSplit

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

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

jfs: fix shift-out-of-bounds in dbSplit

When dmtbudmin is less than zero, it causes errors in the later stages. Added a check to return an error beforehand in dbAllocCtl itself.

Other sources

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Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel<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<6.6.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.5

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 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:51 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:46 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56597?

CVE-2024-56597 has a severity rating that indicates it requires attention due to potential errors in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56597?

To resolve CVE-2024-56597, update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel that includes the fix.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2024-56597?

CVE-2024-56597 affects the JFS filesystem implementation in the Linux kernel.

4

What does CVE-2024-56597 involve?

CVE-2024-56597 involves a shift-out-of-bounds error in the JFS filesystem when certain conditions are met.

5

Is CVE-2024-56597 specific to certain Linux kernel versions?

CVE-2024-56597 is specific to the versions of the Linux kernel that include the vulnerable JFS implementation.

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