Linux Kernel up to 6.10.1 ocfs2_check_dir_entry memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.1 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function ocfs2_check_dir_entry. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-41015. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.1. This issue affects the function ocfs2_check_dir_entry. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: add bounds checking to ocfs2_check_dir_entry() This adds sanity checks for ocfs2_dir_entry to make sure all members of ocfs2_dir_entry don't stray beyond valid memory region.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-41015 since 07/12/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/18/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208953 (Oracle Linux 7 / 8 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2024-12780)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.19.319, 5.4.281, 5.10.223, 5.15.164, 6.1.102, 6.6.43, 6.9.12 or 6.10.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 13d38c00df97/564d23cc5b21/77495e5da5cb/53de17ad01cb/fd65685594ee/e05a24289db9/624b380074f0/edb2e67dd462/255547c6bb89 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (208953) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1721). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Avamar

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 208953
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 7 / 8 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2024-12780)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.19.319/5.4.281/5.10.223/5.15.164/6.1.102/6.6.43/6.9.12/6.10.2
Patch: 13d38c00df97/564d23cc5b21/77495e5da5cb/53de17ad01cb/fd65685594ee/e05a24289db9/624b380074f0/edb2e67dd462/255547c6bb89

Timelineinfo

07/12/2024 🔍
07/29/2024 +17 days 🔍
07/29/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/18/2026 +597 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-41015 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-41015
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-272639
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1721 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2024 09:09
Updated: 03/18/2026 10:36
Changes: 07/29/2024 09:09 (58), 10/15/2024 01:51 (3), 10/07/2025 21:38 (11), 03/18/2026 10:36 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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