GSD-2023-1000394 ext4: fix error code return to user-space in ext4_get_branch()
A flaw in the ext4 filesystem allows returning incorrect error codes to user-space, potentially leaking internal state information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000394?
GSD-2023-1000394 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ext4: fix error code return to user-space in ext4_get_branch()
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 46a77082a70a3da5aed09ebc35904106ea2e542b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000394?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000394?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000394 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000394 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000394 in the wild and no public exploit code.