GSD-2022-1005581 jbd2: fix assertion 'jh->b_frozen_data == NULL' failure when journal aborted
A flaw in the Linux kernel jbd2 journaling subsystem can cause an assertion failure and system crash when the journal is aborted.
- 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-2022-1005581?
GSD-2022-1005581 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
jbd2: fix assertion 'jh->b_frozen_data == NULL' failure when journal aborted
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 v5.15.61 by commit e62f79827784f56499a50ea2e893c98317b5407b, it was introduced in version v2.6.19 by commit 470decc613ab2048b619a01028072d932d9086ee. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005581?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005581?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005581 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1005581 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005581 in the wild and no public exploit code.