GSD-2021-1002598 btrfs: free exchange changeset on failures
A memory management flaw in the Linux kernel btrfs filesystem could lead to denial of service or potential memory corruption issues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002598?
GSD-2021-1002598 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021.
Official description
btrfs: free exchange changeset on failures
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 ca06c5cb1b6dbfe67655b33c02fc394d65824519. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002598?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002598?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002598 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1002598 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002598 in the wild and no public exploit code.