From: Dmitry Kandybka d.kandybka@gmail.com
[ Upstream commit 0abd87942e0c93964e93224836944712feba1d91 ]
In 'ceph_zero_objects', promote 'object_size' to 'u64' to avoid possible integer overflow.
Compile tested only.
Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
Signed-off-by: Dmitry Kandybka d.kandybka@gmail.com Reviewed-by: Viacheslav Dubeyko Slava.Dubeyko@ibm.com Signed-off-by: Ilya Dryomov idryomov@gmail.com Signed-off-by: Sasha Levin sashal@kernel.org ---
**YES**
This commit should be backported to stable kernel trees. Here's my detailed analysis:
## Why This Should Be Backported
### 1. **Clear Bug Fix with User Impact** The commit fixes a real integer overflow vulnerability in `ceph_zero_objects()` where `s32 object_size` is multiplied by `s32 stripe_count` to calculate `u64 object_set_size`. When the layout values exceed 2^31, the multiplication can underflow, leading to: - Incorrect loop bounds in the zeroing logic - Potential infinite loops or premature termination - Data integrity issues during hole punching operations - Incorrect `do_div()` operations
### 2. **Affects Critical Kernel Functionality** This bug impacts core filesystem operations that users depend on: - `fallocate()` system call with `FALLOC_FL_PUNCH_HOLE` - File sparse operations used by databases, VMs, backup tools - Copy-on-write optimizations in Ceph filesystems
### 3. **Small, Contained, and Low-Risk Fix** The code change is minimal and safe: ```c - u64 object_set_size = object_size * stripe_count; + u64 object_set_size = (u64) object_size * stripe_count; ```
This fix: - Promotes `object_size` to `u64` before multiplication, preventing overflow - Has no functional side effects beyond fixing the bug - Maintains consistency with the underlying `u32` data types in `ceph_file_layout` - Cannot introduce regressions
### 4. **Follows Stable Tree Criteria** - **Important bugfix**: Prevents potential data corruption and system instability - **Minimal risk**: Single-line change with no architectural impact - **Confined scope**: Only affects Ceph filesystem's hole punching logic - **No new features**: Pure defensive fix
### 5. **Matches Successful Backport Pattern** This commit is very similar to **Similar Commit #1** (marked YES for backport) which also: - Fixed a type promotion bug affecting critical operations - Had minimal code changes with clear safety benefits - Addressed potential data integrity issues - Was explicitly marked with `Cc: stable@vger.kernel.org`
### 6. **Proactive Hardening Value** While the bug requires specific conditions to trigger (large object sizes or stripe counts), backporting provides: - Defense against potential malicious layouts from compromised metadata servers - Protection for users with unusual but valid filesystem configurations - General robustness improvement for production systems
The fix has no downside risk and provides meaningful protection against a real integer overflow scenario that could affect data integrity in Ceph filesystems.
fs/ceph/file.c | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)
diff --git a/fs/ceph/file.c b/fs/ceph/file.c index a03b11cf78872..e12657b4c3e04 100644 --- a/fs/ceph/file.c +++ b/fs/ceph/file.c @@ -2513,7 +2513,7 @@ static int ceph_zero_objects(struct inode *inode, loff_t offset, loff_t length) s32 stripe_unit = ci->i_layout.stripe_unit; s32 stripe_count = ci->i_layout.stripe_count; s32 object_size = ci->i_layout.object_size; - u64 object_set_size = object_size * stripe_count; + u64 object_set_size = (u64) object_size * stripe_count; u64 nearly, t;
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