GSD-2022-1005771 ext4: avoid remove directory when directory is corrupted
A flaw in the ext4 filesystem allows a denial of service when removing a corrupted directory, affecting Linux kernel users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005771?
GSD-2022-1005771 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
ext4: avoid remove directory when directory is corrupted
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 v5.10.138 by commit 285447b81925ff785533c677d552c97818081181. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005771?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005771?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005771 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-2022-1005771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005771 in the wild and no public exploit code.