GSD-2023-1001526 ext4: init quota for 'old.inode' in 'ext4_rename'

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A missing quota initialization in the ext4 rename operation may lead to accounting errors or resource exhaustion, requiring local access to exploit.

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-2023-1001526?

GSD-2023-1001526 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: init quota for 'old.inode' in 'ext4_rename'

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 v4.9.337 by commit 67f6d5a4043f3db0c6bb0e14a0d97a7be8bfb8b5. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001526?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001526?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001526 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001526 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001526 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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