PT-2021-30403 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1
Published
2021-11-14
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Updated
2021-11-14
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
ocfs2 versions prior to v4.9.288
Description
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the
strlen function, which can cause a mount failure in ocfs2. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.Recommendations
For versions prior to v4.9.288, update to Linux Kernel version v4.9.288 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the
ocfs2 filesystem until a patch is applied. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Ocfs2