GSD-2023-1000903 ext4: disable fast-commit of encrypted dir operations
Disabling fast-commit for encrypted directory operations in the Linux kernel prevents potential security issues in this specific configuration.
- 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-2023-1000903?
GSD-2023-1000903 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: disable fast-commit of encrypted dir operations
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 6482d42baff5626299e90bc1d5ca28c08ddd1e0f, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit aa75f4d3daaeb1389b9cce9d6b84401eaf228d4e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000903?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000903?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000903 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000903 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000903 in the wild and no public exploit code.