GSD-2022-1000268 block: Fix wrong offset in bio_truncate()

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A bug in the Linux Kernel block layer caused incorrect offset handling in bio_truncate, potentially leading to undefined behavior or data corruption.

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-2022-1000268?

GSD-2022-1000268 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

block: Fix wrong offset in bio_truncate()

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 v5.15.19 by commit 4633a79ff8bc82770486a063a08b55e5162521d8. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000268?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000268?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000268 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000268 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000268 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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