CVE-2024-56596
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 27, 2024
Updated: Jan 16, 2025
CWE ID 129
Summary
CVE-2024-56596 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. Specifically, it involves an issue with the jfs file system where an array index out-of-bounds condition existed in the jfs_readdir function. This flaw could potentially result in the exposure of invalid values within the stbl, leading to potential security risks. The vulnerability has been addressed by adding a check to return error codes when encountering such cases.
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