GSD-2023-1000485 dm thin: Use last transaction's pmd->root when commit failed
A bug in the Linux kernel's device-mapper thin provisioning module could cause issues when a commit fails, potentially affecting system stability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000485?
GSD-2023-1000485 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
dm thin: Use last transaction's pmd->root when commit failed
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 v6.0.18 by commit a63ce4eca86fd207e3db07c00fb7ccf4adf1b230, it was introduced in version v3.2 by commit 991d9fa02da0dd1f843dc011376965e0c8c6c9b5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000485?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000485?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000485 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000485 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000485 in the wild and no public exploit code.