CVE-2024-50248

Summary

CVE-2024-50248 is a recently identified vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. This issue lies within the ntfs3 module and specifically impacts the mi_enum_attr function. The vulnerability stems from a lack of bounds checking, allowing attributes to exceed their valid memory region. This oversight could potentially result in unintended memory access and subsequent security vulnerabilities. The Linux community has since addressed this issue by adding bounds checking to ensure the integrity of memory regions involved in the mi_enum_attr function.

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