GSD-2023-1001287 dm thin: Use last transaction's pmd->root when commit failed
A bug in the Linux kernel's device-mapper thin provisioning module may 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-2023-1001287?
GSD-2023-1001287 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 v5.10.163 by commit 94f01ecc2aa0be992865acc80ebb6701f731f955, it was introduced in version v3.2 by commit 991d9fa02da0dd1f843dc011376965e0c8c6c9b5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001287?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001287?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001287 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001287 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001287 in the wild and no public exploit code.