GSD-2023-1000899 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-2023-1000899?
GSD-2023-1000899 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 v5.15.87 by commit 3c31d8d3ad95aef8cc17a4fcf317e46217148439, it was introduced in version v5.15.61 by commit 0b885394fd009aa0b46d81b496a816ab11309f8a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000899?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000899?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000899 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000899 in the wild and no public exploit code.