CVE-2024-58058: ubifs: skip dumping tnc tree when zroot is null
First published: Thu Mar 06 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ubifs: skip dumping tnc tree when zroot is null Clearing slab cache will free all znode in memory and make c->zroot.znode = NULL, then dumping tnc tree will access c->zroot.znode which cause null pointer dereference.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=2.6.27<5.4.291 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.235 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.179 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.129 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.76 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.12.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.13<6.13.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e01b55f261ccc96e347eba4931e4429d080d879d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40e25a3c0063935763717877bb2a814c081509ff
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77e5266e3d3faa6bdcf20d9c68a8972f6aa06522
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a987950df825d0144370e700dc5fb337684ffba
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bdb0ca39e0acccf6771db49c3f94ed787d05f2d7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1787cd67bb94b106555ffe64f887f6aa24b47010
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/428aff8f7cfb0d9a8854477648022cef96bcab28
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6211c11fc20424bbc6d79c835c7c212b553ae898
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-58058?
CVE-2024-58058 has been assigned a CVSS score indicating it as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-58058?
To mitigate CVE-2024-58058, it is recommended to update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-58058?
CVE-2024-58058 affects all supported versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the ubifs file system.
What could happen if CVE-2024-58058 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-58058 could lead to system crashes or potential denial of service due to null pointer dereferencing.
When was CVE-2024-58058 published?
CVE-2024-58058 was published on October 10, 2024.
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