GSD-2022-1008208 gfs2: Check sb_bsize_shift after reading superblock

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Missing validation of block size shift in GFS2 superblock can lead to kernel issues, requiring a patch for stability.

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-2022-1008208?

GSD-2022-1008208 is a 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

gfs2: Check sb_bsize_shift after reading superblock

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 v4.19.267 by commit 15c83fa0fd659dd9fbdc940a560b61236e876a80. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008208?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008208?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008208 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1008208 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008208 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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