GSD-2022-1006929 nilfs2: replace WARN_ONs by nilfs_error for checkpoint acquisition failure
A flaw in the nilfs2 filesystem could cause a kernel warning or crash during checkpoint acquisition, 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-2022-1006929?
GSD-2022-1006929 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
nilfs2: replace WARN_ONs by nilfs_error for checkpoint acquisition 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 v6.0.2 by commit 5c0776b5bc31de7cd28afb558fae37a20f33602e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006929?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006929?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006929 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1006929 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006929 in the wild and no public exploit code.