GSD-2022-1005084 ext4: block range must be validated before use in ext4_mb_clear_bb()
Missing validation in ext4 block clearing may lead to system instability or denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005084?
GSD-2022-1005084 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022.
Official description
ext4: block range must be validated before use in ext4_mb_clear_bb()
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 v5.19.4 by commit a2522041d248a8c969cbbc97e1fc2cd8b4de120d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005084?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005084?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005084 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005084 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005084 in the wild and no public exploit code.