CVE-2024-49968

ext4: filesystems without casefold feature cannot be mounted with siphash

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: filesystems without casefold feature cannot be mounted with siphash When mounting the ext4 filesystem, if the default hash version is set to DX_HASH_SIPHASH but the casefold feature is not set, exit the mounting.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.03%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1373903db6c4ac994de0d18076280ad88e12dee	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/985b67cd86392310d9e9326de941c22fc9340eec	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49968?: CVE-2024-49968 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49968?: To fix CVE-2024-49968, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-49968 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49968 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-49968?: CVE-2024-49968 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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