CVE-2024-50284: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: Fix the missing xa_store error check xa_store() can fail, it return xa_err(-EINVAL) if the entry cannot be stored in an XArray, or xa_err(-ENOMEM) if memory allocation failed, so check error for xa_store() to fix it.

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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-754 CWE-754

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.15.145 — 5.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.1.71 — 6.1.117
linux	linux_kernel	6.3 — 6.6.61
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.11.8
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3abab905b14f4ba756d413f37f1fb02b708eee93 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/726c1568b9145fa13ee248df184b186c382a7ff8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2a232c4f790f4bcd4d218904c56ac7a39a448f5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8664ce789bd46290c59a00da6897252f92c237d

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50284? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: Fix the missing xa_store error check xa_store() can fail, it return xa_err(-EINVAL) if the entry cannot be stored in an XArray, or xa_err(-ENOMEM) if memory allocation failed, so check error for xa_store() to fix it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-50284? +

CVE-2024-50284 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-2024-50284? +

CVE-2024-50284 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-2024-50284? +

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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