GSD-2022-1001468 ntfs: add sanity check on allocation size

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Missing sanity check on allocation size in the Linux Kernel NTFS driver could lead to 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-2022-1001468?

GSD-2022-1001468 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

ntfs: add sanity check on allocation size

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 v5.16.19 by commit 115fae2c1566eacc5ad2055f72521354612e72c3. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001468?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001468?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001468 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001468 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001468 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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