PT-2022-33342 · Linux · Linux Kernel

Published

2022-09-16

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Updated

2022-09-16

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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.19.4
Description The issue is related to the ext4 file system, where a block range must be validated before use in the ext4 mb clear bb() function. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.19.4, update to version v5.19.4 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the ext4 file system until a patch is available.

Related Identifiers

GSD-2022-1005084

Affected Products

Linux Kernel