CVE-2024-38624
kernel: fs/ntfs3: Use 64 bit variable to avoid 32 bit overflow
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 21, 2024
Updated · February 2, 2026
Description
The Linux kernel NTFS3 file system had a vulnerability where a 32-bit integer overflow could occur. This issue has been resolved by using a 64-bit variable to handle larger values safely, preventing potential overflow and ensuring system stability.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not vulnerable to this CVE, as it does not affect the versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound