GSD-2023-1000931 fs/ntfs3: Validate index root when initialize NTFS security
Missing validation in the Linux kernel NTFS3 driver could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted filesystem image.
- 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-2023-1000931?
GSD-2023-1000931 is a 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
fs/ntfs3: Validate index root when initialize NTFS security
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 v5.15.87 by commit d7ce7bb6881aae186e50f57eea935cff8d504751. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000931?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000931?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000931 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000931 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000931 in the wild and no public exploit code.