GSD-2023-1000880 ext4: check and assert if marking an no_delete evicting inode dirty
A missing check in the ext4 filesystem allows a local attacker to trigger a kernel assertion failure, causing a denial of service.
- 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-2023-1000880?
GSD-2023-1000880 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: check and assert if marking an no_delete evicting inode dirty
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 91009e361e8cb2cbd1dc9496cb5fb4f8de3f4b11. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000880?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000880?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000880 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000880 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000880 in the wild and no public exploit code.