GSD-2021-1001710 ext4: add error checking to ext4_ext_replay_set_iblocks()
Missing error checking in ext4 filesystem code could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch for stability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001710?
GSD-2021-1001710 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021.
Official description
ext4: add error checking to ext4_ext_replay_set_iblocks()
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 v5.14.10 by commit 27e10c5d31ff1d222c7f797f1ee96d422859ba67, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 8016e29f4362e285f0f7e38fadc61a5b7bdfdfa2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001710?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001710?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001710 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001710 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001710 in the wild and no public exploit code.