# 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 (sof

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-02-14 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/1236118/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200313-0003/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4318-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4324-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4344-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4342-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4419-1/

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