GSD-2023-1001880 fscache: Use wait_on_bit() to wait for the freeing of relinquished volume

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A race condition in the Linux kernel fscache subsystem may lead to denial of service due to improper synchronization during volume relinquishment.

Exploited in the wild
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2023-1001880?

GSD-2023-1001880 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023.

Official description

fscache: Use wait_on_bit() to wait for the freeing of relinquished volume

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 3be069f42a7b79d3149194f21cdf24bf23864cac, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 62ab63352350e881ae693a8236b35d7d0516c78b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001880?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001880?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001880 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001880 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001880 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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