In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext2: Add more validity checks for inode counts Add checks verifying number of inodes stored in the superblock matches the number computed from number of inodes per group. Also verify we have at least one block worth of inodes per group. This prevents crashes on corrupted filesystems.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from linux organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2025, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2025-06-18T11:15:51.267
2025-11-19T12:46:09.787
Analyzed
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CVSSv3.1: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 4.14.291 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 4.19.256 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.4.211 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.10.137 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.15.61 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.18.18 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.19.2 | Yes |
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