Linux
CVE-2024-41086
MEDIUM
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
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1DescriptionNVD
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
bcachefs: Fix sb_field_downgrade validation
- bch2_sb_downgrade_validate() wasn't checking for a downgrade entry
extending past the end of the superblock section
- for_each_downgrade_entry() is used in to_text() and needs to work on
malformed input; it also was missing a check for a field extending past the end of the section
AnalysisAI
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bcachefs: Fix sb_field_downgrade validation - bch2_sb_downgrade_validate() wasn't checking for a downgrade entry extending past the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bcachefs: Fix sb_field_downgrade validation - bch2_sb_downgrade_validate() wasn't checking for a downgrade entry extending past the end of the superblock section - for_each_downgrade_entry() is used in to_text() and needs to work on malformed input; it also was missing a check for a field extending past the end of the section Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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