GSD-2022-1005175 ext4: check if directory block is within i_size
A missing bounds check in the ext4 filesystem allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by accessing directory blocks outside the file size.
- 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-2022-1005175?
GSD-2022-1005175 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ext4: check if directory block is within i_size
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 v5.19.2 by commit 193fc6f0de44a884fd4db82a9a368dafcd2c9bed. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005175?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005175?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005175 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005175 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005175 in the wild and no public exploit code.