GSD-2021-1001453 smackfs: restrict bytes count in smk_set_cipso()

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A missing bounds check in the Linux kernel's smackfs allows a local attacker to trigger an integer overflow, potentially causing a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001453?

GSD-2021-1001453 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

smackfs: restrict bytes count in smk_set_cipso()

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 v4.9.276 by commit 5f9880403e6b71d56924748ba331daf836243fca. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001453?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001453?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1001453 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001453 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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