GSD-2021-1000727 btrfs: fixup error handling in fixup_inode_link_counts
An error handling flaw in the btrfs filesystem code may lead to system instability or crashes, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000727?
GSD-2021-1000727 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
btrfs: fixup error handling in fixup_inode_link_counts
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v4.9.272 by commit 7a7ccd02dcb9f09550f95e9d697c31af35d1a60b, it was introduced in version by commit . For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000727?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000727?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000727 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000727 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000727 in the wild and no public exploit code.