GSD-2023-1000393 ext4: fix inode leak in ext4_xattr_inode_create() on an error path
A resource leak in the ext4 filesystem can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to fix.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000393?
GSD-2023-1000393 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
ext4: fix inode leak in ext4_xattr_inode_create() on an error path
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 v6.0.18 by commit fdaaf45786dc8c17a72901021772520fceb18f8c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000393?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000393?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000393 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-2023-1000393 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000393 in the wild and no public exploit code.