SB20250117164 - Input validation error in Linux kernel f2fs
Published: January 17, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250117164
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41935)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the __grab_extent_tree(), __destroy_extent_node(), __update_extent_tree_range(), write_unlock(), __shrink_extent_tree(), f2fs_shrink_age_extent_tree(), f2fs_destroy_extent_node() and __drop_extent_tree() functions in fs/f2fs/extent_cache.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.