Double Complete Bio on Errors during Compressed Reads in btrfs

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

24/04/2022

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N/A

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No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1001148: btrfs: do not double complete bio on errors during compressed reads. Affects Kernel versions < 987b5df1d10355d377315a26e7fb6c72ded83c9f. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The btrfs package is a file system for Linux that provides advanced features such as snapshots, pooling, and checksums. It is widely used in various Linux distributions. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in btrfs that can lead to double completion of a bio on errors during compressed reads.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in btrfs occurs when there are errors during compressed reads. In such cases, the bio is completed twice, which can result in unexpected behavior and potential security risks. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.17.2 by commit 987b5df1d10355d377315a26e7fb6c72ded83c9f.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the btrfs package in Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a double completion of a bio on errors during compressed reads. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.17.2 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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