CVE-2024-49859: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to check atomic_file in f2fs ioctl interfaces Some f2fs ioctl interfaces like f2fs_ioc_set_pin_file(), f2fs_move_file_range(), and f2fs_defragment_range() missed to check atomic_write status, which may cause potential race issue, fix it.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.113
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.54
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.13
linux	linux_kernel	6.11 — 6.11.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/10569b682ebe9c75ef06ddd322ae844e9be6374b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26b07bd2e1f124b0e430c8d250023f7205c549c3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7cb51731f24b216b0b87942f519f2c67a17107ee https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bfe5c02654261bfb8bd9cb174a67f3279ea99e58 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6f08c88047accc6127dddb6798a3ff11321539d

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49859? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to check atomic_file in f2fs ioctl interfaces Some f2fs ioctl interfaces like f2fs_ioc_set_pin_file(), f2fs_move_file_range(), and f2fs_defragment_range() missed to check atomic_write status, which may cause potential race issue, fix it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-49859? +

CVE-2024-49859 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49859? +

CVE-2024-49859 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-2024-49859? +

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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