Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Fix possible deadlock in mi_read Mutex lock with another subclass used in ni_lock_dir().
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.15.171 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03b097099eef255fbf85ea6a786ae3c91b11f041Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34e3220efd666d49965a26840d39f27601ce70f4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47e8a17491e37df53743bc2e72309f8f0d6224afPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8e7d3b72ee57e43d58ba560fe7970dd840a4061Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1bc362fe978952a9304bd0286788b0ae7724f14Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50245?
CVE-2024-50245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Fix possible deadlock in mi_read Mutex lock with another subclass used in ni_lock_dir().
How severe is CVE-2024-50245?
CVE-2024-50245 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-2024-50245?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.