CVE-2024-35914: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfsd: Fix error cleanup path in nfsd_rename() Commit a8b0026847b8 ("rename(): avoid a deadlock in the case of parents having no common ancestor") added an error bail out path. However this path does not drop the remount protection that has been acquired. Fix the cleanup path to properly drop the remount protection.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.8 — 6.8.5
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/331e125e02c08ffaecc1074af78a988a278039bd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fe6e9e7b58944037714442384075c17cfde1c56 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/331e125e02c08ffaecc1074af78a988a278039bd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fe6e9e7b58944037714442384075c17cfde1c56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35914? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfsd: Fix error cleanup path in nfsd_rename() Commit a8b0026847b8 ("rename(): avoid a deadlock in the case of parents having no common ancestor") added an error bail out path. However this path does not drop the remount protection that has been acquired. Fix the cleanup path to properly drop the remount protection. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35914? +

CVE-2024-35914 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35914? +

CVE-2024-35914 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-35914? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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