#VU93059 Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-38624

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93059

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38624

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the log_read_rst() function in fs/ntfs3/fslog.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d1ad595d15f36a925480199bf1d9ad72614210b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98db3155b54d3684ef0ab5bfa0b856d13f65843d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/109d85a98345ee52d47c650405dc51bdd2bc7d40
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/847db4049f6189427ddaefcfc967d4d235b73c57
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e931f6b630ffb22d66caab202a52aa8cbb10c649

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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.