GSD-2022-1001118 ubifs: Fix 'ui->dirty' race between do_tmpfile() and writeback work
A race condition in the UBIFS filesystem can lead to system instability or denial of service, requiring local access to exploit.
- 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-2022-1001118?
GSD-2022-1001118 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ubifs: Fix 'ui->dirty' race between do_tmpfile() and writeback work
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 v5.17.2 by commit 52b18c0b28a58d7f83ed497abdf95c9361189f66, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit 474b93704f32163af4bfa728fddc570eba357353. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001118?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001118?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001118 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001118 in the wild and no public exploit code.