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CVE-2024-58095

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: add check read-only before txBeginAnon() call Added a read-only check before calling `txBeginAnon` in `extAlloc` and `extR…

Published Apr 16, 2025EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2024-58095 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

jfs: add check read-only before txBeginAnon() call

Added a read-only check before calling `txBeginAnon` in `extAlloc`

and `extRecord`. This prevents modification attempts on a read-only

mounted filesystem, avoiding potential errors or crashes.

Call trace:

txBeginAnon+0xac/0x154

extAlloc+0xe8/0xdec fs/jfs/jfs_extent.c:78

jfs_get_block+0x340/0xb98 fs/jfs/inode.c:248

__block_write_begin_int+0x580/0x166c fs/buffer.c:2128

__block_write_begin fs/buffer.c:2177 [inline]

block_write_begin+0x98/0x11c fs/buffer.c:2236

jfs_write_begin+0x44/0x88 fs/jfs/inode.c:299

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-58095?

CVE-2024-58095 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-58095?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-58095?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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