Linux Kernel fs/f2fs/data.c f2fs_write_end_io null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function f2fs_write_end_io of the file fs/f2fs/data.c. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-2898. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (unknown version). Affected by this vulnerability is the function f2fs_write_end_io of the file fs/f2fs/data.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 05/25/2023. The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-2898 since 05/25/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at lore.kernel.org.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Patch: lore.kernel.org

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05/25/2023 🔍
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06/21/2023 +27 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-2898 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-2898
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229969

Entryinfo

Created: 05/25/2023 22:29
Updated: 06/21/2023 06:44
Changes: 05/25/2023 22:29 (40), 06/21/2023 06:34 (1), 06/21/2023 06:44 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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