GSD-2021-1002813 f2fs: fix to do sanity check on last xattr entry in __f2fs_setxattr()

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A missing sanity check in the f2fs filesystem allows local attackers to trigger memory corruption, potentially leading to system crashes or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1002813?

GSD-2021-1002813 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

f2fs: fix to do sanity check on last xattr entry in __f2fs_setxattr()

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 v5.10.89 by commit fffb6581a23add416239dfcf7e7f3980c6b913da. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002813?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002813?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002813 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-2021-1002813 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002813 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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