GSD-2022-1008346 ext4: fix warning in 'ext4_da_release_space'

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A warning in the ext4 filesystem release space function could potentially lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1008346?

GSD-2022-1008346 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 v4.9.333 by commit 0de5ee103747fd3a24f1c010c79caabe35e8f0bb. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008346?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008346?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008346 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-2022-1008346 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008346 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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