PT-2022-34485 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2022-09-17
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Updated
2022-09-17
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v4.14.291
Description
A use-after-free issue was discovered in the ext4 xattr set entry function. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v4.14.291, update to version v4.14.291 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the ext4 file system until a patch is applied.
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