GSD-2023-1001529 ext4: fix undefined behavior in bit shift for ext4_check_flag_values

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Undefined behavior in ext4 bit shift logic may cause unexpected kernel behavior, requiring a patch to the Linux kernel.

Exploited in the wild
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Fix
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What is GSD-2023-1001529?

GSD-2023-1001529 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.

Official description

ext4: fix undefined behavior in bit shift for ext4_check_flag_values

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 dd5639d36a5e4e42fd0fe05cc0b2ad9ddd3fca9d, it was introduced in version v3.8 by commit 9a4c8019471386c6fb039ae9e30f5216b6b55a9e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001529?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001529?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001529 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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