Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: exfat: fix memory leak in exfat_load_bitmap() If the first directory entry in the root directory is not a bitmap directory entry, 'bh' will not be released and reassigned, which will cause a memory leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.7, < 5.10.227 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e1813e52f86eb8db0c6c9570251f2fcbc571f5dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89081e8407e637463db5880d168e3652fb9f4330Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf0b3b35259475d1fe377bcaa565488e26684f7aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2b537b3e533f28e0d97293fe9293161fe8cd137Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dca359db1eb37f334267ebd7e3cab9a66d191d5bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ddf704c2ce3b73f38d2dd8cf1bb0f7ec038bdf63Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f692160d3e1e5450605071b8df8f7d08d9b09a83Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50013?
CVE-2024-50013 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: exfat: fix memory leak in exfat_load_bitmap() If the first directory entry in the root directory is not a bitmap directory entry, ...
How severe is CVE-2024-50013?
CVE-2024-50013 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-50013?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.