GSD-2023-1000437 ext4: fix uninititialized value in 'ext4_evict_inode'
An uninitialized value in the ext4 filesystem code may allow local attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2023-1000437?
GSD-2023-1000437 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 uninititialized value in 'ext4_evict_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 56491d60ddca9c697d885394cb0173675b9ab81f, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 6bc0d63dad7f9f54d381925ee855b402f652fa39. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000437?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000437?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000437 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000437 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000437 in the wild and no public exploit code.