GSD-2023-1000907 fs: ext4: initialize fsdata in pagecache_write()

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Uninitialized variable in ext4 pagecache_write may cause undefined behavior, requiring kernel patching for stability.

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-2023-1000907?

GSD-2023-1000907 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

fs: ext4: initialize fsdata in pagecache_write()

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 970bfd7a4188dc1e6cdb82bad0690f12ffb5c79b, it was introduced in version v5.4 by commit c93d8f88580921c84d2213161ef3c22560511b84. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000907?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000907?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000907 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000907 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000907 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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