GSD-2022-1004751 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-2022-1004751?
GSD-2022-1004751 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 v5.4.200 by commit 4ca0d2f1e04e63aafea00445ddbc85878e3a5725, it was introduced in version v5.4.198 by commit 17034d45ec443fb0e3c0e7297f9cd10f70446064. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004751?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004751?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004751 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004751 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004751 in the wild and no public exploit code.