GSD-2022-1000986 cachefiles: unmark inode in use in error path
A bug in the Linux Kernel cachefiles subsystem fails to unmark inodes in error paths, potentially causing resource leaks or instability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000986?
GSD-2022-1000986 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
cachefiles: unmark inode in use in error path
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 v5.17.4 by commit b2055abafd3d4ee0376fb3eed5cae866316995a1, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 1f08c925e7a38002bde509e66f6f891468848511. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000986?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000986?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000986 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000986 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000986 in the wild and no public exploit code.