Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2016-10208
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 4.9.8
**Description**
The issue is related to the `ext4 fill super` function in the Linux kernel, which does not properly validate meta block groups. This allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in an out-of-bounds read and system crash, via a crafted ext4 image.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 4.9.8, update to version 4.9.8 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to untrusted ext4 images to minimize the risk of exploitation.