Input validation error in Linux kernel ntfs3

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU96193

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-2024-42299

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the blksize_bits() function in fs/ntfs3/fslog.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b90ceffdc975502bc085ce8e79c6adeff05f9521
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2cac0df3324b5e287d8020bc0708f7d2dec88a6f
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a4ae2644e2a3b3b219aad9639fb2b0691d08420
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2fef55d8f78383c8e6d6d4c014b9597375132696

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.