GSD-2022-1002693 f2fs: fix to do sanity check on inline_dots inode

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Missing sanity checks on inline_dots inodes in the f2fs filesystem allow local attackers to potentially read data or cause 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-2022-1002693?

GSD-2022-1002693 is a missing authorization vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

f2fs: fix to do sanity check on inline_dots 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 v5.18.3 by commit 2f46160d0a19b13bfe96c0dd50eed5c5d253ab7a, it was introduced in version v4.1 by commit 510022a85839a8409d1e6a519bb86ce71a84f30a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002693?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002693?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002693 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is GSD-2022-1002693 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002693 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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