Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4 jfs dmt_budmin out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4. This affects the function dmt_budmin of the component jfs. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-56597. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function dmt_budmin of the component jfs. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix shift-out-of-bounds in dbSplit When dmt_budmin is less than zero, it causes errors in the later stages. Added a check to return an error beforehand in dbAllocCtl itself.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-56597 since 12/27/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216224 (Oracle Linux 7 / 8 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2025-20100)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.287, 5.10.231, 5.15.174, 6.1.120, 6.6.66 or 6.12.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch bbb24ce7f06ef9b7c05beb9340787cbe9fd3d08e/df7c76636952670b31bd6c12b3aed3c502122273/6676034aa753aa448beb30dbd75630927ba7cd96/51a203470f502a64a3da8dcea51c4748e8267a6c/c56245baf3fd1f79145dd7408e3ead034b74255c/52756a57e978e2706543a254f88f266cc6702f36/a5f5e4698f8abbb25fe4959814093fb5bfa1aa9d 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 (216224) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3762). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM DataPower Gateway
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Exploitinginfo

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: 216224
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 7 / 8 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2025-20100)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.287/5.10.231/5.15.174/6.1.120/6.6.66/6.12.5
Patch: bbb24ce7f06ef9b7c05beb9340787cbe9fd3d08e/df7c76636952670b31bd6c12b3aed3c502122273/6676034aa753aa448beb30dbd75630927ba7cd96/51a203470f502a64a3da8dcea51c4748e8267a6c/c56245baf3fd1f79145dd7408e3ead034b74255c/52756a57e978e2706543a254f88f266cc6702f36/a5f5e4698f8abbb25fe4959814093fb5bfa1aa9d

Timelineinfo

12/27/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-56597 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-56597
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289599
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3762 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2024 18:58
Updated: 01/05/2026 07:56
Changes: 12/27/2024 18:58 (59), 02/13/2025 12:41 (2), 07/25/2025 03:24 (7), 09/23/2025 20:19 (12), 01/05/2026 07:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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