GSD-2022-1004743 afs: Fix dynamic root getattr
A bug in the Linux Kernel's AFS dynamic root getattr implementation was fixed, potentially affecting filesystem operations.
- 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-2022-1004743?
GSD-2022-1004743 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
afs: Fix dynamic root getattr
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 v5.4.202 by commit e3a232e5767051483ffad4cef7d0a89d292a192b, it was introduced in version v5.4.196 by commit dba1941f5bc3de6b460685155b89ae1182824fc8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004743?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004743?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004743 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004743 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004743 in the wild and no public exploit code.