GSD-2023-1000873 ext4: init quota for 'old.inode' in 'ext4_rename'
A missing quota initialization in the ext4 rename operation may lead to accounting errors or resource exhaustion, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1000873?
GSD-2023-1000873 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: init quota for 'old.inode' in 'ext4_rename'
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 v5.15.87 by commit def7a39091e60e1c4a2f623629082a00092602be. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000873?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000873?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000873 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000873 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000873 in the wild and no public exploit code.