CVE-2021-47335
kernel: f2fs: fix to avoid racing on fsync_entry_slab by multi filesystem instances
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 21, 2024
Updated · September 13, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the f2fs filesystem of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could exploit a race condition during fsync_entry_slab operations when multiple filesystem instances are involved. This could lead to a denial of service due to system instability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free