GSD-2022-1005539 ext4: fix warning in ext4_iomap_begin as race between bmap and write

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A race condition in the ext4 filesystem can trigger a kernel warning, potentially leading to denial of service for local attackers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1005539?

GSD-2022-1005539 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: fix warning in ext4_iomap_begin as race between bmap and write

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 30dfb75e1f8645404a536c74d468d498adcd4e74. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005539?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005539?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005539 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005539 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005539 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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