SB2024111031 - Input validation error in Linux kernel ocfs2 



SB2024111031 - Input validation error in Linux kernel ocfs2

Published: November 10, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024111031
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50218)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ocfs2_remove_inode_range() function in fs/ocfs2/file.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.