gkostka lwext4 1.0.0 Fileystem Image src/ext4_blockdev.c ext4_block_set_lb_size denial of service
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in gkostka lwext4 1.0.0. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function ext4_block_set_lb_size of the file src/ext4_blockdev.c of the component Fileystem Image Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-70100. Additionally, an exploit exists.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in gkostka lwext4 1.0.0. This affects the function ext4_block_set_lb_size of the file src/ext4_blockdev.c of the component Fileystem Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
A divide-by-zero vulnerability in the ext4_block_set_lb_size function in src/ext4_blockdev.c of the lwext4 1.0.0 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service by providing a malformed ext4 filesystem image that results in a zero logical block size. The vulnerability is triggered during mount or image processing and leads to a Floating-Point Exception (FPE) under sanitizers or a runtime crash in standard builds due to missing validation of lb_size.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-70100 since 01/09/2026. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/gkostka/lwext4/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3
VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
01/09/2026 CVE reserved06/03/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/03/2026 VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 90
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-70100 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-70100
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-368121
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 06/03/2026 16:29Changes: 06/03/2026 16:29 (59)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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