GSD-2021-1002596 btrfs: fix re-dirty process of tree-log nodes
A bug in the Linux kernel's btrfs file system tree-log node handling was fixed, with potential but unproven security implications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002596?
GSD-2021-1002596 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021.
Official description
btrfs: fix re-dirty process of tree-log nodes
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 v5.15.8 by commit 477675049ca803aa95ff77468ffbddd966b415b0, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit d3575156f6623eecf086a20bcf99a63f1598109c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002596?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002596?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002596 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002596 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002596 in the wild and no public exploit code.