GSD-2022-1008243 ext4: fix warning in 'ext4_da_release_space'
A warning in the ext4 filesystem release space function could potentially lead to a denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008243?
GSD-2022-1008243 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
ext4: fix warning in 'ext4_da_release_space'
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 v4.19.265 by commit 890d738f569fa9412b70ba09f15407f17a52da20. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008243?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008243?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008243 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1008243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008243 in the wild and no public exploit code.