GSD-2022-1007606 ext4: avoid crash when inline data creation follows DIO write
A local attacker can cause a system crash in the Linux kernel ext4 filesystem by triggering a specific sequence of direct I/O writes and inline data creation.
- 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-2022-1007606?
GSD-2022-1007606 is a denial of service 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: avoid crash when inline data creation follows DIO write
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 v4.14.296 by commit 43ed16910af200e2fcfe16986bee1a67fba94992. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007606?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007606?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1007606 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007606 in the wild and no public exploit code.