CVE-2024-47670: linux kernel Memory Corruption — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: add bounds checking to ocfs2_xattr_find_entry() Add a paranoia check to make sure it doesn't stray beyond valid memory region containing ocfs2 xattr entries when scanning for a match. It will prevent out-of-bound access in case of crafted images.

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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-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.112
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.53
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.12

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f6e167d6753fe3ea493cdc7f7de8d03147a4d39 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34759b7e4493d7337cbc414c132cef378c492a2c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5bbe51eaf01a5dd6fb3f0dea81791e5dbc6dc6dd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e7bef408261746c160853fc27df3139659f5f77 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b32539590a8e6400ac2f6e7cf9cbb8e08711a2f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e3041fecdc8f78a5900c3aa51d3d756e73264d6

Other References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60c0d36189bad58b1a8e69af8781d90009559ea1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b49a786beb11ff740cb9e0c20b999c2a0e1729c2 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47670? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: add bounds checking to ocfs2_xattr_find_entry() Add a paranoia check to make sure it doesn't stray beyond valid memory region containing ocfs2 xattr entries when scanning for a match. It will prevent out-of-bound access in case of crafted images. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-47670? +

CVE-2024-47670 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-2024-47670? +

CVE-2024-47670 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-47670? +

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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