CVE-2024-49965

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: remove unreasonable unlock in ocfs2_read_blocks Patch series "Misc fixes for ocfs2_read_blocks", v5. This series contains 2 fixes for ocfs2_read_blocks(). The first patch fix the issue reported by syzbot, which detects bad unlock balance in ocfs2_read_blocks(). The second patch fixes an issue reported by Heming Zhao when reviewing above fix. This patch (of 2): There was a lock release before exiting, so remove the unreasonable unlock.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-10-21
Last modified 2025-11-03
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-667

CVE-2024-49965 is a Improper Locking vulnerability

What is Improper Locking?

The product does not properly acquire or release a lock, which can lead to unexpected behaviour. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 4.19.87, 4.4.204, 4.9.204, 4.14.157, 4.20 and later are affected. Fixed in 4.19.323, 5.4.285, 5.10.227, 5.15.168, 6.1.113, 6.6.55, 6.10.14, 6.11.3, 6.12 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 4.19.87 ≥ 4.4.204 ≥ 4.9.204 ≥ 4.14.157 ≥ 4.20
Fixed in
✓ 4.19.323 4.19.x ✓ 5.4.285 5.4.x ✓ 5.10.227 5.10.x ✓ 5.15.168 5.15.x ✓ 6.1.113 6.1.x ✓ 6.6.55 6.6.x ✓ 6.10.14 6.10.x ✓ 6.11.3 6.11.x ✓ 6.12

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-49965 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

9 patch commits total View all on NVD

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-49965?

    CVE-2024-49965 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Locking flaw (CWE-667) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 4.19.87 onward and has been patched in 4.19.323, 5.4.285, 5.10.227 and others. CVE-2024-49965 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-49965?

    CVE-2024-49965 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-49965?

    Yes — CVE-2024-49965 has been patched. Fixed versions include 4.19.323, 5.4.285, 5.10.227 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 4.19.87 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2024-49965 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2024-49965 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Improper Locking (CWE-667)?

    The product does not properly acquire or release a lock, which can lead to unexpected behaviour. View CWE-667 on MITRE CWE →

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