GSD-2022-1005989 ext4: add EXT4_INODE_HAS_XATTR_SPACE macro in xattr.h
A potential security issue in the Linux kernel ext4 filesystem was identified and fixed by adding a macro for xattr space checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005989?
GSD-2022-1005989 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 v5.4.211 by commit 748d17d47687e178f8e38938447fa4636c071c41. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005989?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005989?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005989 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005989 in the wild and no public exploit code.