GSD-2022-1000791 btrfs: prevent copying too big compressed lzo segment
A flaw in the Linux kernel's btrfs LZO compression allows copying oversized segments, potentially causing a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1000791?
GSD-2022-1000791 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
btrfs: prevent copying too big compressed lzo segment
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 v5.15.26 by commit 8df508b7a44cd8110c726057cd28e8f8116885eb. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000791?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000791?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000791 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000791 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000791 in the wild and no public exploit code.