GSD-2022-1002490 ext4: don't BUG if someone dirty pages without asking ext4 first
A flaw in the Linux kernel ext4 filesystem can cause a system crash if pages are dirtied without proper notification, leading to denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002490?
GSD-2022-1002490 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
ext4: don't BUG if someone dirty pages without asking ext4 first
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 v4.9.311 by commit 5db60e76edf5680ff1f3a7221036fc44b308f146. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002490?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002490?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002490 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1002490 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002490 in the wild and no public exploit code.