PT-2022-36515 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2022-12-08
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Updated
2022-12-08
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v4.19.265
Description
The issue is related to a potential security problem in the btrfs filesystem, specifically in the resolve indirect refs() function during backref walking, which may cause an inode list leak. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v4.19.265, update to version v4.19.265 or later to resolve the issue.
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