GSD-2023-1000432 ext4: fix kernel BUG in 'ext4_write_inline_data_end()'

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A kernel bug in ext4 inline data handling can cause a system crash, requiring local access to trigger.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1000432?

GSD-2023-1000432 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: fix kernel BUG in 'ext4_write_inline_data_end()'

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 be4d62e6c0e11baeeeab1814dbc061d5cf90282c, it was introduced in version v3.8 by commit f19d5870cbf72d4cb2a8e1f749dff97af99b071e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000432?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000432?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000432 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-2023-1000432 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000432 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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