CVE-2023-52600

HIGH
Published Mar 6, 2024 Modified Dec 12, 2024 CWE-416

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix uaf in jfs_evict_inode When the execution of diMount(ipimap) fails, the object ipimap that has been released may be accessed in diFreeSpecial(). Asynchronous ipimap release occurs when rcu_core() calls jfs_free_node(). Therefore, when diMount(ipimap) fails, sbi->ipimap should not be initialized as ipimap.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor Product
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1696d6d7d4a1b373e96428d0fe1166bd7c3c795e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32e8f2d95528d45828c613417cb2827d866cbdce https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81b4249ef37297fb17ba102a524039a05c6c5d35 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e44dc3f96e903815dab1d74fff8faafdc6feb61 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93df0a2a0b3cde2d7ab3a52ed46ea1d6d4aaba5f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bacdaa04251382d7efd4f09f9a0686bfcc297e2e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc6ef64dbe71136f327d63b2b9071b828af2c2a8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0e1958f4c365e380b17ccb35617345b31ef7bf3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1696d6d7d4a1b373e96428d0fe1166bd7c3c795e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32e8f2d95528d45828c613417cb2827d866cbdce https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81b4249ef37297fb17ba102a524039a05c6c5d35 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e44dc3f96e903815dab1d74fff8faafdc6feb61 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93df0a2a0b3cde2d7ab3a52ed46ea1d6d4aaba5f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bacdaa04251382d7efd4f09f9a0686bfcc297e2e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc6ef64dbe71136f327d63b2b9071b828af2c2a8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0e1958f4c365e380b17ccb35617345b31ef7bf3 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52600? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix uaf in jfs_evict_inode When the execution of diMount(ipimap) fails, the object ipimap that has been released may be accessed in diFreeSpecial(). Asynchronous ipimap release occurs when rcu_core() calls jfs_free_node(). Therefore, when diMount(ipimap) fails, sbi->ipimap should not be initialized as ipimap. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-52600? +
CVE-2023-52600 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52600? +
CVE-2023-52600 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52600? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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