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CVE-2020-8992

ext4_protect_reserved_inode in fs/ext4/block_validity.c in the Linux kernel through 5.5.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (soft lockup) via a cra…

Impact

ext4_protect_reserved_inode in fs/ext4/block_validity.c in the Linux kernel through 5.5.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (soft lockup) via a crafted journal size.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 5.5.3
CanonicalUbuntu Linux
Versions 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, 19.10
OpensuseLeap
Version 15.1
NetappActive Iq Unified Manager
All versions
NetappCloud Backup
All versions
NetappData Availability Services
All versions
NetappHci Management Node
All versions
NetappSolidfire
All versions
NetappSteelstore Cloud Integrated Storage
All versions
NetappH410c Firmware
All versions

Weakness classification

References