CVE-2024-42231: btrfs: zoned: fix calc_available_free_space() for zoned mode
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
btrfs: zoned: fix calcavailablefreespace() for zoned mode
calcavailablefreespace() returns the total size of metadata (or system) block groups, which can be allocated from unallocated disk space. The logic is wrong on zoned mode in two places.
First, the calculation of datachunksize is wrong. We always allocate one zone as one chunk, and no partial allocation of a zone. So, we should use zonesize (= datasinfo->chunksize) as it is.
Second, the result "avail" may not be zone aligned. Since we always allocate one zone as one chunk on zoned mode, returning non-zone size aligned bytes will result in less pressure on the async metadata reclaim process.
This is serious for the nearly full state with a large zone size device. Allowing over-commit too much will result in less async reclaim work and end up in ENOSPC. We can align down to the zone size to avoid that.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42231?
CVE-2024-42231 is categorized as a potential security vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to metadata block group calculations.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42231?
To mitigate CVE-2024-42231, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, such as 5.10.223-1, 6.1.128-1, or later.
Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-42231?
CVE-2024-42231 affects Linux Kernel versions from 6.7 up to but not including 6.10-rc1.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-42231?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2024-42231; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.
What components are impacted by CVE-2024-42231?
CVE-2024-42231 impacts the btrfs file system implementation within the Linux kernel.