CVE-2024-57940: exfat: fix the infinite loop in exfat_readdir()
exfat: fix the infinite loop in exfatreaddir()
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto 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 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.76.1-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.179.1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57940?
CVE-2024-57940 has a medium severity rating due to the risk of an infinite loop caused by a corrupted file system in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57940?
To address CVE-2024-57940, it is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-57940?
CVE-2024-57940 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.7 and 6.1.125, as well as certain versions ranging from 6.2 to 6.12.10.
What impact does CVE-2024-57940 have on system performance?
CVE-2024-57940 can lead to performance degradation or system hangs due to the infinite loop in 'exfat_readdir()' when a file system is compromised.
Is CVE-2024-57940 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-57940 is not typically considered remotely exploitable, as it generally requires access to a corrupted file system directly.