CVE-2024-41013: Linux kernel · Out-of-bounds Read
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:51 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Jul 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
The vulnerability has been resolved by a patch that adds proper bounds and alignment checks in the XFS directory traversal code. Until patched, avoid using untrusted or crafted XFS filesystem images. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply official kernel updates when available.
Description
CVE-2024-41013 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's XFS filesystem code. It involves improper bounds checking when walking directory data blocks, which could lead to out-of-bounds reads. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of directory entries, allowing crafted images to cause memory access beyond valid regions. This could impact confidentiality and availability of the system.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41013 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c7fcdb6d06cdf8b19b57c17605215b06afa864a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0932e4f9da85349d1c8f2a77d2a7a7163b8511d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca96d83c93071f95cf962ce92406621a472df31b (opens in a new tab)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00008.html (opens in a new tab)