GSD-2021-1000951 btrfs: promote debugging asserts to full-fledged checks in validate_super
Insufficient validation in btrfs superblock parsing could lead to system instability or crashes, requiring kernel patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000951?
GSD-2021-1000951 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
btrfs: promote debugging asserts to full-fledged checks in validate_super
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 v5.10.44 by commit 31fe243a6376e81f69ffab3853c35a6c4f3be5fc. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000951?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000951?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000951 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000951 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000951 in the wild and no public exploit code.