GSD-2023-1001965 btrfs: do not abort transaction on failure to write log tree when syncing log

Not scored Published

A flaw in the btrfs filesystem could cause a denial of service when syncing the log tree, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2023-1001965?

GSD-2023-1001965 is a denial of service 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

btrfs: do not abort transaction on failure to write log tree when syncing log

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 v6.1.8 by commit 23ffd7fc231aa812c48b91e88bb46f96d2edb2f3. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001965?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001965?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001965 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is GSD-2023-1001965 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001965 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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