GSD-2022-1004834 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-2022-1004834?
GSD-2022-1004834 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 v4.19.249 by commit c86fce1d8c083d268103d2d19e5a9a66000a8e6f, it was introduced in version v4.19.247 by commit 78398c2b2cc14f9a9c8592cf6d334c5a479ed611. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004834?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004834?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004834 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004834 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004834 in the wild and no public exploit code.