GSD-2023-1000263 btrfs: qgroup: fix sleep from invalid context bug in btrfs_qgroup_inherit()
A bug in the Linux kernel btrfs filesystem allows a local attacker to cause a system crash via invalid context sleep.
- 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-2023-1000263?
GSD-2023-1000263 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
btrfs: qgroup: fix sleep from invalid context bug in btrfs_qgroup_inherit()
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 01d7c41eac9129fba80d8aed0060caab4a7dbe09. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000263?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000263?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000263 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-2023-1000263 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000263 in the wild and no public exploit code.