Linux Kernel up to 6.10 ocfs2_xattr_find_entry out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10 and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function ocfs2_xattr_find_entry. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-41016. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10. Affected is the function ocfs2_xattr_find_entry. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: strict bound check before memcmp in ocfs2_xattr_find_entry() xattr in ocfs2 maybe 'non-indexed', which saved with additional space requested. It's better to check if the memory is out of bound before memcmp, although this possibility mainly comes from crafted poisonous images.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-41016 since 07/12/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208099 (Debian dsa-5782 : affs-modules-6.1.0-21-4kc-malta-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.11-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch af77c4fc1871 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 (208099) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1721). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 208099
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5782 : affs-modules-6.1.0-21-4kc-malta-di - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.11-rc1
Patch: af77c4fc1871

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-2024-41016 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-41016
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-272640
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), 09/30/2024 17:58 (2), 10/04/2024 17:07 (2), 10/07/2025 21:38 (11), 03/18/2026 10:36 (7)
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