Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2024-40971

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: remove clear SB_INLINECRYPT flag in default_options In f2fs_remount, SB_INLINECRYPT flag will be clear and re-set. If create new file or open file during this gap, these files will not use inlinecrypt. Worse case, it may lead to data corruption if wrappedkey_v0 is enable. Thread A: Thread B: -f2fs_remount -f2fs_file_open or f2fs_new_inode -default_options <- clear SB_INLINECRYPT flag -fscrypt_select_encryption_impl -parse_options <- set SB_INLINECRYPT again

EPSS: 0.003 (22.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40971?
CVE-2024-40971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-07-12.
How severe is CVE-2024-40971?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.