GSD-2022-1005537 ext4: make sure ext4_append() always allocates new block
A flaw in the Linux kernel ext4 filesystem may cause incorrect block allocation, potentially leading to data corruption or instability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005537?
GSD-2022-1005537 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ext4: make sure ext4_append() always allocates new block
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 v5.15.61 by commit 19dac09bd956907b25f77c954263b04fe656ae48. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005537?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005537?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005537 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005537 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005537 in the wild and no public exploit code.