CVE-2024-56774: btrfs: add a sanity check for btrfs root in btrfs_search_slot()

Published Jan 8, 2025
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Updated

btrfs: add a sanity check for btrfs root in btrfssearchslot()

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Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
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
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-1<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-2<5.15.176.3-1
5.15.176.3-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-7<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-1<5.15.176.3-1
5.15.176.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed 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
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.64.2-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.176.3-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel btrfs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch btrfs: add a sanity check for btrfs root in btrfs_search_slot()
  6. Configuration

    Do not use 'rescue=ibadroots' as it can lead to a corrupted extent tree root where the extent tree is NULL, triggering the null-ptr-deref in btrfs_search_slot() during scrub.

    Linux kernel btrfs (btrfs_search_slot()) rescue=ibadroots = avoid/stop using

Event History

Jan 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:47 PM
Description
May 14, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56774?

CVE-2024-56774 is classified as a critical vulnerability in the Linux Kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56774?

To fix CVE-2024-56774, update the Linux Kernel to version 5.15.175 or higher, 6.1.121 or higher, or the applicable patched version.

3

Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56774?

CVE-2024-56774 affects multiple versions of the Linux Kernel, including versions from 5.11 to 5.15.174, 5.16 to 6.1.120, 6.2 to 6.6.64, and 6.7 to 6.12.4.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2024-56774?

CVE-2024-56774 involves a vulnerability in the btrfs file system, specifically in the btrfs_search_slot() function.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56774?

CVE-2024-56774 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability that can lead to system instability or crashes.

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