GSD-2022-1000595 ext4: fix error handling in ext4_fc_record_modified_inode()

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Improper error handling in the ext4 filesystem code may lead to undefined behavior, requiring local high-privilege access to exploit.

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Attackable
Local or same network only
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Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1000595?

GSD-2022-1000595 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ext4: fix error handling in ext4_fc_record_modified_inode()

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 v5.15.22 by commit 1b6762ecdf3cf12113772427c904aa3c420a1802. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000595?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000595?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000595 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000595 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000595 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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