GSD-2023-1001836 nilfs2: fix general protection fault in nilfs_btree_insert()

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A general protection fault in the nilfs2 filesystem can cause a kernel crash, requiring local access to exploit.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1001836?

GSD-2023-1001836 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

nilfs2: fix general protection fault in nilfs_btree_insert()

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 v4.14.304 by commit 3c2a2ff67d46106715c2132021b98bd057c27545. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001836?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001836?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001836 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001836 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001836 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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