GSD-2023-1000410 ext4: add EXT4_IGET_BAD flag to prevent unexpected bad inode
A flaw in the Linux kernel ext4 filesystem could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service via unexpected bad inodes.
- 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-2023-1000410?
GSD-2023-1000410 is a denial of service 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: add EXT4_IGET_BAD flag to prevent unexpected bad inode
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 f725b290ed79ad61e4f721fee95a287892d8b1ad. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000410?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000410?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000410 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-2023-1000410 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000410 in the wild and no public exploit code.