GSD-2022-1001269 f2fs: fix missing free nid in f2fs_handle_failed_inode
A missing free node ID in the f2fs filesystem can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1001269?
GSD-2022-1001269 is a denial of service 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
f2fs: fix missing free nid in f2fs_handle_failed_inode
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 8579b413af100ec5f3592bd6cf11559312b380c0, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit 7735730d39d75e70476c1b01435b9b1f41637f0e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001269?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001269?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001269 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1001269 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001269 in the wild and no public exploit code.