ocfs2: Fix Data Corruption After Conversion from Inline Format

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

14/11/2021

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Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1002042: ocfs2: fix data corruption after conversion from inline format. Affects Kernel versions >= 6dbf7bb555981fb5faf7b691e8f6169fc2b2e63b, < f1b98569e81c37d7e0deada7172f8f60860c1360. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The ocfs2 package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It is responsible for providing a distributed file system for Linux clusters. ocfs2 allows multiple nodes to access and modify the same file system concurrently. It is commonly used in high-performance computing and storage environments. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in ocfs2 that can lead to data corruption after conversion from inline format.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in ocfs2 occurs when data is converted from inline format. This can result in data corruption, potentially leading to data loss or incorrect data interpretation. The issue was introduced in version v5.10 of the Linux Kernel by commit 6dbf7bb555981fb5faf7b691e8f6169fc2b2e63b. It has been fixed in version v5.10.76 by commit f1b98569e81c37d7e0deada7172f8f60860c1360. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The ocfs2 package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to data corruption after conversion from inline format. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.76 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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