GSD-2022-1003501 ext4: fix warning in ext4_handle_inode_extension
A warning in the ext4 filesystem handling could lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003501?
GSD-2022-1003501 is a denial of service 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: fix warning in ext4_handle_inode_extension
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 v5.10.121 by commit adf490083ca52ebfb0b2fe64ff1ead00c0452dd7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003501?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003501?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003501 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1003501 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003501 in the wild and no public exploit code.