GSD-2022-1004487 ext4: make variable "count" signed
A signedness issue in the ext4 filesystem variable count was fixed in the Linux kernel, potentially preventing integer overflow errors.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004487?
GSD-2022-1004487 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
ext4: make variable "count" signed
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 v5.15.49 by commit 4fadac8c73764436a3434acf324b4d213d5bd281, it was introduced in version v5.15.46 by commit ca17db384762be0ec38373a12460081d22a8b42d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004487?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004487?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004487 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004487 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004487 in the wild and no public exploit code.