CVE-2024-57943

exfat: fix the new buffer was not zeroed before writing

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: exfat: fix the new buffer was not zeroed before writing Before writing, if a buffer_head marked as new, its data must be zeroed, otherwise uninitialized data in the page cache will be written. So this commit uses folio_zero_new_buffers() to zero the new buffers before ->write_end().

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57943?
CVE-2024-57943 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-57943?
To fix CVE-2024-57943, 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-2024-57943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-57943 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-2024-57943?
CVE-2024-57943 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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