First published: Sun Feb 13 2022(Updated: )
In gc_data_segment in fs/f2fs/gc.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, special files are not considered, leading to a move_data_page NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | <5.16.3 | |
debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1 |
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CVE-2021-44879 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference.
To fix CVE-2021-44879, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 5.16.3 or later.
CVE-2021-44879 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.16.3.
CVE-2021-44879 is not classified as a remotely exploitable vulnerability but could impact local system stability.
CVE-2021-44879 impacts the gc_data_segment function in the filesystem implementation of the Linux kernel.