GSD-2022-1007306 ext4: fix null-ptr-deref in ext4_write_info
A null pointer dereference in the ext4 filesystem allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- 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-2022-1007306?
GSD-2022-1007306 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ext4: fix null-ptr-deref in ext4_write_info
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 v5.10.150 by commit f34ab95162763cd7352f46df169296eec28b688d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007306?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007306?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007306 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007306 in the wild and no public exploit code.