GSD-2022-1006121 ext4: add EXT4_INODE_HAS_XATTR_SPACE macro in xattr.h
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
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006121?
GSD-2022-1006121 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 v4.19.256 by commit 0e69cf833161b29b2e25dcbf2f2b4e70d75b15cf. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006121?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006121?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006121 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006121 in the wild and no public exploit code.