Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-38599

Linux Linux, SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jffs2: prevent xattr node from overflowing the eraseblock Add a check to make sure that the requested xattr node size is no larger than the eraseblock minus the cleanmarker. Unlike the usual inode nodes, the xattr nodes aren't split into parts and spread across multiple eraseblocks, which means that a xattr node must not occupy more than one eraseblock. If the requested xattr value is too large, the xattr node can spill onto the next eraseblock, overwriting the nodes and causing errors such as: jffs2: argh. node added in wr...

CVSS
7.1
EPSS
0.24%
15.8% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.06.19
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.24%
Technical severityCVSS 7.1

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jffs2: prevent xattr node from overflowing the eraseblock Add a check to make sure that the requested xattr node size is no larger than the eraseblock minus the cleanmarker. Unlike the usual inode nodes, the xattr nodes aren't split into parts and spread across multiple eraseblocks, which means that a xattr node must not occupy more than one eraseblock. If the requested xattr value is too large, the xattr node can spill onto the next eraseblock, overwriting the nodes and causing errors such as: jffs2: argh. node added in wr...

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < 2904e1d9b64f72d291095e3cbb31634f08788b11, >= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < 526235dffcac74c7823ed504dfac4f88d84ba5df, >= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < f0eea095ce8c959b86e1e57fe36ca4fea5ae54f8, >= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < a1d21bcd78cf4a4353e1e835789429c6b76aca8b, >= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < f06969df2e40ab1dc8f4364a5de967830c74a098, >= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < af82d8d2179b7277ad627c39e7e0778f1c86ccdb, >= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < 8d431391320c5c5398ff966fb3a95e68a7def275, >= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < 978a12c91b38bf1a213e567f3c20e2beef215f07, >= aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe < c6854e5a267c28300ff045480b5a7ee7f6f1d913, >= 2.6.18, >= 2.6.18 < 4.19.316, >= 4.20 < 5.4.278, >= 5.5 < 5.10.219, >= 5.11 < 5.15.161, >= 5.16 < 6.1.93, >= 6.2 < 6.6.33, >= 6.7 < 6.8.12, >= 6.9 < 6.9.3
Fixed versions
4.19.316, 5.4.278, 5.10.219, 5.15.161, 6.1.93, 6.6.33, 6.8.12, 6.9.3

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-125
CVE-2024-38599 — Linux Linux, SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem, linux kernel | SECUFOCUS NOW