PT-2023-35483 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2023-03-07
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Updated
2023-03-07
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.4.232
Description
The issue concerns the initialization of the zlib workspace in btrfs. It has been noted that the zlib workspace is not properly zero-initialized, which may potentially lead to security issues. However, the actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.4.232, update to version v5.4.232 or later to resolve the issue.
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