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CVE-2024-53101: fs: Fix uninitialized value issue in from_kuid and from_kgid

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs: Fix uninitialized value issue in from_kuid and from_kgid ocfs2_setattr() uses attr->ia_mode, attr->ia_uid and attr->ia_gid in a trace point even though ATTR_MODE, ATTR_UID and ATTR_GID aren't set. Initialize all fields of newattrs to avoid uninitialized variables, by checking if ATTR_MODE, ATTR_UID, ATTR_GID are initialized, otherwise 0.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-53101 is a Linux kernel bug that can crash or disrupt affected systems. It requires local access with low privileges, so internet-facing remote takeover is not supported by the sources. Business urgency is moderate where shared Linux hosts, container platforms, or systems using OCFS2 are in scope.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled but real availability risk. It is not evidenced as actively exploited or remotely exploitable, but it affects the kernel and can cause service disruption where local users or shared workloads exist.

Technical view

The issue is an uninitialized value use in Linux fs handling: ocfs2_setattr() referenced ia_mode, ia_uid, and ia_gid in a trace point when corresponding attributes were not set. The kernel fix initializes newattrs fields defensively. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local, low-privilege availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to affected Linux kernel versions and relevant OCFS2 setattr paths. Systems with local untrusted users, multi-tenant workloads, or container escape-adjacent local access deserve more attention. The bundle does not prove broad remote exposure.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, public exploit use, or CISA KEV listing. The CVSS vector indicates local access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high availability impact only.

Researcher notes

Focus review on affected kernel ranges, ocfs2_setattr(), and the upstream stable commits. The source bundle supports an uninitialized-value flaw fixed by initializing newattrs fields, but does not include exploit details or distribution coverage beyond cited advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade to vendor-patched Linux kernel packages addressing CVE-2024-53101.
  • Use fixed stable kernel releases referenced by upstream where applicable.
  • Prioritize shared hosts, container platforms, and systems using OCFS2.
  • Review Debian LTS, Siemens, and other vendor advisories for product-specific guidance.
  • Where patching is delayed, reduce local untrusted access to affected systems.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers and appliances.
  • Compare running kernels with vendor-fixed versions for CVE-2024-53101.
  • Identify systems with OCFS2 enabled, loaded, or in use.
  • Confirm vendor advisories are applicable to deployed distributions or products.
  • After patching, verify hosts rebooted into the updated kernel.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
12

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
3ADP providers
13Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-53101Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux468eedde23d6c9335935773f4f5764267d5a7763, 468eedde23d6c9335935773f4f5764267d5a7763, 468eedde23d6c9335935773f4f5764267d5a7763, 468eedde23d6c9335935773f4f5764267d5a7763, 468eedde23d6c9335935773f4f5764267d5a7763, 468eedde23d6c9335935773f4f5764267d5a7763, 468eedde23d6c9335935773f4f5764267d5a7763, 468eedde23d6c9335935773f4f5764267d5a7763unaffected
LinuxLinux2.6.39, 0, 4.19.324, 5.4.286, 5.10.230, 5.15.173, 6.1.118, 6.6.62, 6.11.9, 6.12affected
Weakness

CWE details

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