GSD-2021-1000778 ext4: fix bug on in ext4_es_cache_extent as ext4_split_extent_at failed
A bug in the ext4 filesystem's extent status cache handling can lead to a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000778?
GSD-2021-1000778 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 25 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ext4: fix bug on in ext4_es_cache_extent as ext4_split_extent_at failed
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.43 by commit d3b668b96ad3192c0581a248ae2f596cd054792a, it was introduced in version by commit . For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000778?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000778?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2021-1000778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000778 in the wild and no public exploit code.