Vulnerability in ext4: fix bug_on in __es_tree_search

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

28/06/2022

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No i

Fix available

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Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1003014: ext4: fix bug_on in __es_tree_search. Affects Kernel versions >= 5946d089379a35dda0e531710b48fca05446a196, < 59cf2fabbfe76de29d88dd7ae69858a25735b59f. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The ext4 package is a file system driver for the Linux Kernel. It provides support for the fourth extended file system (ext4) and is widely used in Linux distributions. The package is responsible for managing file storage and metadata on disk. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the package that could potentially be exploited by attackers.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the ext4 package is related to a bug in the __es_tree_search function. This bug can lead to a bug_on condition, which could be triggered by an attacker. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. However, if successfully exploited, an attacker may be able to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.13 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.17.14.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the official fix by updating the Linux Kernel to the patched version.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the ext4 package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a bug in the __es_tree_search function. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.17.14 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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