GSD-2022-1004942 ext4: make variable "count" signed
A signedness issue in the ext4 filesystem variable count could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004942?
GSD-2022-1004942 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 v4.9.320 by commit 984ceb2fc8f2b8cd7d38f9702ba5586c30804153, it was introduced in version v4.9.318 by commit 93bbf0498ba20eadcd7132bd3cfdaff54eb72751. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004942?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004942?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004942 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004942 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004942 in the wild and no public exploit code.