GSD-2022-1007532 ext4: fix null-ptr-deref in ext4_write_info
A null pointer dereference in the ext4 filesystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007532?
GSD-2022-1007532 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.
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 v4.19.262 by commit 947264e00c46de19a016fd81218118c708fed2f3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007532?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007532?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007532 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007532 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007532 in the wild and no public exploit code.