GSD-2023-1001849 f2fs: initialize locks earlier in f2fs_fill_super()

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A race condition in the Linux kernel f2fs filesystem initialization could lead to a denial of service.

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-2023-1001849?

GSD-2023-1001849 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

f2fs: initialize locks earlier in f2fs_fill_super()

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 v6.1.11 by commit ddeff03bb33810fcf2f0c18e03d099cf0aacda62. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001849?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001849?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001849 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001849 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001849 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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