GSD-2022-1006297 ext4: avoid remove directory when directory is corrupted
A flaw in the ext4 filesystem allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service by triggering a crash when removing a corrupted directory.
- 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-2022-1006297?
GSD-2022-1006297 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 v4.9.326 by commit 835f95d6776012f3e8d8e97a7cd142c6215a38d2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006297?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006297?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006297 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-2022-1006297 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006297 in the wild and no public exploit code.