SB20250502230 - Reachable assertion in Linux kernel btrfs



SB20250502230 - Reachable assertion in Linux kernel btrfs

Published: May 2, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250502230
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) Reachable assertion (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49849)

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

The vulnerability exists due to reachable assertion within the dev_args_match_fs_devices() function in fs/btrfs/volumes.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.