GSD-2022-1006120 ext4: fix use-after-free in ext4_xattr_set_entry
A use-after-free vulnerability in the ext4 filesystem allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- 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-2022-1006120?
GSD-2022-1006120 is an use after free 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 use-after-free in ext4_xattr_set_entry
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 v4.19.256 by commit c3ecf16b410fd88c15eb8353369a1943c3da5101. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006120?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006120?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006120 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1006120 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006120 in the wild and no public exploit code.