GSD-2023-1000239 nilfs2: fix NULL pointer dereference in nilfs_palloc_commit_free_entry()
A NULL pointer dereference in the nilfs2 filesystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000239?
GSD-2023-1000239 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
nilfs2: fix NULL pointer dereference in nilfs_palloc_commit_free_entry()
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 v5.10.158 by commit e858917ab785afe83c14f5ac141301216ccda847. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000239?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000239?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000239 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000239 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000239 in the wild and no public exploit code.