GSD-2022-1005331 ext2: Add more validity checks for inode counts

Not scored Published

Missing validity checks in the ext2 filesystem can lead to denial of service, requiring kernel patching.

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-2022-1005331?

GSD-2022-1005331 is a denial of service 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

ext2: Add more validity checks for inode counts

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 5e63c5fe9123fa76ffaeff26c211308736ec3a07. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005331?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005331?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005331 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is GSD-2022-1005331 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005331 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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