Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix array-index-out-of-bounds in jfs_readdir The stbl might contain some invalid values. Added a check to return error code in that case.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.287 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/839f102efb168f02dfdd46717b7c6dddb26b015ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ff7579554571d92e3deab168f5a7d7b146ed368Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97e693593162eef6851d232f0c8148169ed46a5cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9efe72eefd4c4a7ce63b3e4d667d766d2b360cb4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b62f41aeec9d250144c53875b507c1d45ae8c8fcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7d376f94f72b020f84e77278b150ec1cc27502cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff9fc48fab0e1ea0d423c23c99b91bba178f0b05Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56596?
CVE-2024-56596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix array-index-out-of-bounds in jfs_readdir The stbl might contain some invalid values. Added a check to return error code i...
How severe is CVE-2024-56596?
CVE-2024-56596 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-56596?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.