GSD-2022-1002048 ntfs: add sanity check on allocation size

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Missing sanity check on allocation size in the Linux kernel NTFS driver can 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-2022-1002048?

GSD-2022-1002048 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 v5.10.110 by commit b230f2d9441a34c7f483d39ab78519bcf73cc2e0. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002048?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002048?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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