CVE
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 crafted journal size.
- Severity
- MEDIUM
- CVSS
- 5.5
- Published
- Modified
Linked Releases
| Distribution | Release | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 18.04.6 amd64 desktop | unknown | source |
| Ubuntu | 18.04.6 amd64 live-server | unknown | source |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.html
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/1236118/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200313-0003/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4318-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4324-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4342-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4344-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4419-1/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.html
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/1236118/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200313-0003/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4318-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4324-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4342-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4344-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4419-1/