GSD-2023-1002232 nilfs2: fix general protection fault in nilfs_btree_insert()

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A local attacker can trigger a general protection fault in the nilfs2 filesystem, causing a system crash.

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-2023-1002232?

GSD-2023-1002232 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

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 v5.4.230 by commit b0ba060d3287108eba17603bee3810e4cf2c272d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002232?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1002232?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002232 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1002232 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002232 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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