CVE-2024-50242
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 9, 2024
Updated: Nov 14, 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-50242 is a recently identified vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's NFTS file system. Specifically, it involves a lack of sufficient checks in the 'ntfs_file_release' function, which could potentially lead to improper file release and subsequent data corruption or unauthorized access. This issue has been addressed through a resolution in the latest Linux kernel update.
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