GSD-2022-1005061 NFS: Fix another fsync() issue after a server reboot
An NFS client issue after server reboot can cause fsync failures, potentially leading to denial of service for local users.
- 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-2022-1005061?
GSD-2022-1005061 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NFS: Fix another fsync() issue after a server reboot
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 v5.19.6 by commit 72440414b10b7d323b15e5c2ccfb5fa368833235, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 2197e9b06c228b65a2cef98ef34d6bf42fa1af3d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005061?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005061?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005061 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-2022-1005061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005061 in the wild and no public exploit code.