GSD-2022-1006737 btrfs: call __btrfs_remove_free_space_cache_locked on cache load failure

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A bug in the btrfs filesystem cache loading logic could lead to system instability or crashes, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2022-1006737?

GSD-2022-1006737 is a 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

btrfs: call __btrfs_remove_free_space_cache_locked on cache load failure

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 v6.0.3 by commit 3ea7c50339859394dd667184b5b16eee1ebb53bc. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006737?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006737?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006737 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006737 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006737 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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