GSD-2022-1007124 ext4: fix check for block being out of directory size

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A logic error in the ext4 filesystem directory size check was fixed in the Linux kernel, potentially affecting local stability or integrity.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1007124?

GSD-2022-1007124 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 v5.15.75 by commit dd366295d1eca557e7a9000407ec3952f691d27b, it was introduced in version v5.15.61 by commit ef6e69026d88aa7859f91d98b74fba62437efd67. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007124?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007124?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007124 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007124 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007124 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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