GSD-2023-1000343 btrfs: qgroup: fix sleep from invalid context bug in btrfs_qgroup_inherit()
A bug in the Linux kernel btrfs filesystem can cause a sleep in invalid context, potentially leading to system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2023-1000343?
GSD-2023-1000343 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.
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 v4.19.268 by commit f4b930a1602b05e77fee31f9616599b25e910a86. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000343?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000343?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000343 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1000343 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000343 in the wild and no public exploit code.