GSD-2023-1001856 Squashfs: fix handling and sanity checking of xattr_ids count
An integer overflow in Squashfs xattr handling can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001856?
GSD-2023-1001856 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Squashfs: fix handling and sanity checking of xattr_ids count
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 v6.1.11 by commit a7da7d01ac5ce9b369a1ac70e1197999cc6c9686, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 506220d2ba21791314af569211ffd8870b8208fa. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001856?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001856?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001856 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001856 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001856 in the wild and no public exploit code.