CVE-2024-53155

Summary

CVE-2024-53155 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel that has been addressed. The issue was identified in the ocfs2 file system driver and involved an uninitialized value in the function ocfs2_file_read_iter(). This flaw could lead to a Kernel Mode Stack Address Not Null (KMSAN) error. The root cause was traced back to the allocation of an instance of 'struct kiocb' with an uninitialized 'private' field. To mitigate this vulnerability, the function ocfs2_iocb_init_rw_locked() has been introduced and is now used in ocfs2_file_read_iter() and ocfs2_file_write_iter() to ensure proper initialization of the 'private' field before using it.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.