GSD-2022-1008069 nilfs2: fix deadlock in nilfs_count_free_blocks()

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A deadlock in the nilfs2 filesystem can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.

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-2022-1008069?

GSD-2022-1008069 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

nilfs2: fix deadlock in nilfs_count_free_blocks()

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 v5.10.155 by commit 1d4ff73062096c21b47954d2996b4df259777bda, it was introduced in version v2.6.38 by commit e828949e5b42bfd234ee537cdb7c5e3a577958a3. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008069?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008069?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008069 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-2022-1008069 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008069 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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