GSD-2022-1005540 ext4: add EXT4_INODE_HAS_XATTR_SPACE macro in xattr.h

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A potential security issue in the Linux kernel ext4 filesystem was addressed by adding a macro for xattr space checks, though impact is unproven.

Exploited in the wild
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1005540?

GSD-2022-1005540 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022.

Official description

ext4: add EXT4_INODE_HAS_XATTR_SPACE macro in xattr.h

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 e6321fda51e5b4dd7ec295afb84cbf63c2634c7b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005540?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005540?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005540 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005540 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005540 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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