SB2024060888 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel nilfs2



SB2024060888 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel nilfs2

Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060888
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26697)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure within the nilfs_prepare_segment_for_recovery(), nilfs_recovery_copy_block() and nilfs_recover_dsync_blocks() functions in fs/nilfs2/recovery.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.