GSD-2022-1000602 btrfs: defrag: fix wrong number of defragged sectors

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A bug in the btrfs defrag function causes incorrect sector counting, potentially leading to data integrity issues or unexpected behavior during defragmentation.

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

What is GSD-2022-1000602?

GSD-2022-1000602 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

btrfs: defrag: fix wrong number of defragged sectors

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 v5.16.5 by commit 8923f11810889165717501813dc54fb7b3e2dcae, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit b18c3ab2343d632d186963644d1e6eae1ed4330a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000602?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000602?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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