GSD-2022-1006888 ext4: fix check for block being out of directory size
A logic error in the ext4 filesystem directory size check was fixed in the Linux kernel, potentially affecting local stability or integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006888?
GSD-2022-1006888 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.
Official description
ext4: fix check for block being out of directory size
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 v6.0.3 by commit 9a62667d1640890a96e31dc71d4011f4f28f912f, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 65f8ea4cd57dbd46ea13b41dc8bac03176b04233. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006888?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006888?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006888 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006888 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006888 in the wild and no public exploit code.