CVE-2024-26981

HIGH
Published May 1, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-129

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nilfs2: fix OOB in nilfs_set_de_type The size of the nilfs_type_by_mode array in the fs/nilfs2/dir.c file is defined as "S_IFMT >> S_SHIFT", but the nilfs_set_de_type() function, which uses this array, specifies the index to read from the array in the same way as "(mode & S_IFMT) >> S_SHIFT". static void nilfs_set_de_type(struct nilfs_dir_entry *de, struct inode *inode) { umode_t mode = inode->i_mode; de->file_type = nilfs_type_by_mode[(mode & S_IFMT)>>S_SHIFT]; // oob } However, when the index is determined this way, an out-of-bounds (OOB) error occurs by referring to an index that is 1 larger than the array size when the condition "mode & S_IFMT == S_IFMT" is satisfied. Therefore, a patch to resize the nilfs_type_by_mode array should be applied to prevent OOB errors.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-129 CWE-129

Affected Products

Vendor Product
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
debian debian_linux

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/054f29e9ca05be3906544c5f2a2c7321c30a4243 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2382eae66b196c31893984a538908c3eb7506ff9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7061c7efbb9e8f11ce92d6b4646405ea2b0b4de1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/897ac5306bbeb83e90c437326f7044c79a17c611 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90823f8d9ecca3d5fa6b102c8e464c62f416975f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90f43980ea6be4ad903e389be9a27a2a0018f1c8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bdbe483da21f852c93b22557b146bc4d989260f0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4a7dc9523b59b3e73fd522c73e95e072f876b16 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/054f29e9ca05be3906544c5f2a2c7321c30a4243 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2382eae66b196c31893984a538908c3eb7506ff9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7061c7efbb9e8f11ce92d6b4646405ea2b0b4de1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/897ac5306bbeb83e90c437326f7044c79a17c611 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90823f8d9ecca3d5fa6b102c8e464c62f416975f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90f43980ea6be4ad903e389be9a27a2a0018f1c8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bdbe483da21f852c93b22557b146bc4d989260f0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4a7dc9523b59b3e73fd522c73e95e072f876b16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26981? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nilfs2: fix OOB in nilfs_set_de_type The size of the nilfs_type_by_mode array in the fs/nilfs2/dir.c file is defined as "S_IFMT >> S_SHIFT", but the nilfs_set_de_type() function, which uses this array, specifies the index to read from the array in the same way as "(mode & S_IFMT) >> S_SHIFT". static void nilfs_set_de_type(struct nilfs_dir_entry *de, struct inode *inode) { umode_t mode = inode->i_mode; de->file_type = nilfs_type_by_mode[(mode & S_IFMT)>>S_SHIFT]; // oob } However, when the index is determined this way, an out-of-bounds (OOB) error occurs by referring to an index that is 1 larger than the array size when the condition "mode & S_IFMT == S_IFMT" is satisfied. Therefore, a patch to resize the nilfs_type_by_mode array should be applied to prevent OOB errors. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-26981? +
CVE-2024-26981 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26981? +
CVE-2024-26981 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-26981? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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