GSD-2023-1000430 ext4: fix corrupt backup group descriptors after online resize
A flaw in the ext4 filesystem allows corruption of backup group descriptors during online resize, potentially leading to data integrity issues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000430?
GSD-2023-1000430 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 corrupt backup group descriptors after online resize
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 1cc062b7d0851100b3d249ddf089e3214d89a0fd, it was introduced in version v6.0.8 by commit 2f8d9b94176d48d733a461e13bb4f6589653ba05. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000430?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000430?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000430 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000430 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000430 in the wild and no public exploit code.