GSD-2022-1002633 f2fs: fix to avoid f2fs_bug_on() in dec_valid_node_count()

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A bug in the Linux kernel f2fs filesystem could trigger a kernel panic, causing a denial of service.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1002633?

GSD-2022-1002633 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.

Official description

f2fs: fix to avoid f2fs_bug_on() in dec_valid_node_count()

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 v5.18.3 by commit ccffa99ae6a1f44797b57444c6a80382a42928fe. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002633?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002633?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002633 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-2022-1002633 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002633 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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