GSD-2022-1002597 ext4: filter out EXT4_FC_REPLAY from on-disk superblock field s_state

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The Linux kernel ext4 filesystem fails to filter a specific flag from the on-disk superblock, potentially causing state inconsistencies.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1002597?

GSD-2022-1002597 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ext4: filter out EXT4_FC_REPLAY from on-disk superblock field s_state

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 v5.18.3 by commit 55b4dbb29054a05d839562f6d635ce05669b016d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002597?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002597?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002597 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002597 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002597 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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