GSD-2023-1001219 fs: don't audit the capability check in simple_xattr_list()

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A local attacker can trigger unnecessary audit logs during extended attribute listing, potentially causing log noise or resource consumption.

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-2023-1001219?

GSD-2023-1001219 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: don't audit the capability check in simple_xattr_list()

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 v5.15.86 by commit c52d9c25d95c7c3763a8cfbe446fad90ebbe862b, it was introduced in version v3.7 by commit 38f38657444d15e1a8574eae80ed3de9f501737a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001219?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001219?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001219 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001219 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001219 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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