SB2024062042 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel ecryptfs

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SB2024062042 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel ecryptfs

Published: June 20, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062042
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38578)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the write_tag_66_packet() function in fs/ecryptfs/keystore.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References