SB20250226646 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel f2fs



SB20250226646 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel f2fs

Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250226646
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49317)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop within the read_node_page() function in fs/f2fs/node.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.