Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jffs2: Prevent rtime decompress memory corruption The rtime decompression routine does not fully check bounds during the entirety of the decompression pass and can corrupt memory outside the decompression buffer if the compressed data is corrupted. This adds the required check to prevent this failure mode.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.287 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/421f9e9f0fae9f8e721ffa07f22d9765fa1214d5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47c9a7f81027a78afea9d2e9a54bfd8fabb6b3d0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6808a1812a3419542223e7fe9e2de577e99e45d1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd384b04ad1995441b18fe6c1366d02de8c5d5ebPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc39b08fcc3831b0bc46add91ba93cd2aab50716Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6fc251baefc3cdc4f41f2f5a47940d7d4a67332Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe051552f5078fa02d593847529a3884305a6ffePatch
- 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-2024-57850?
CVE-2024-57850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jffs2: Prevent rtime decompress memory corruption The rtime decompression routine does not fully check bounds during the entirety ...
How severe is CVE-2024-57850?
CVE-2024-57850 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-2024-57850?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.