GSD-2022-1006666 squashfs: fix read regression introduced in readahead code
A regression in the Linux kernel's squashfs readahead code can cause read failures, potentially leading 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-2022-1006666?
GSD-2022-1006666 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
squashfs: fix read regression introduced in readahead code
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 v6.0.7 by commit 4addfd77483620c858a088f668f52cc7dc4685bd, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 8fc78b6fe24c36b151ac98d7546591ed92083d4f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006666?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006666?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006666 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-2022-1006666 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006666 in the wild and no public exploit code.