Improper error handling in Linux kernel f2fs
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-42297 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-388 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Linux kernel Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Linux Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper error handling
EUVDB-ID: #VU96165
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42297
CWE-ID:
CWE-388 - Error Handling
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the f2fs_mark_inode_dirty_sync() function in fs/f2fs/inode.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsLinux kernel: All versions
External linkshttp://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ce8135accf103f7333af472709125878704fdd4
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e62ff092a42f4a1bae3b310cf46673b4f3aac3b5
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2434344559f6743efb3ac15d11af9a0db9543bd3
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/192b8fb8d1c8ca3c87366ebbef599fa80bb626b8
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
