CVE-2023-52444
HighIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to avoid dirent corruption As Al reported in link[1]: f2fs_rename() ... if (old_dir != new_dir && !whiteout) f2fs_set_link(old_inode, old_dir_entry, old_dir_page, new_dir); else f2fs_put_page(old_dir_page, 0); You want correct inumber in the ".." link. And cross-directory rename does move the source to new parent, even if you'd been asked to leave a whiteout in the old place. [1] https://lore.kernel.org/all/20231017055040.GN800259@ZenIV/ With below testcase, it may cause dirent corruption, due to it missed to call f2fs_set_link() to update ".." link to new directory. - mkdir -p dir/foo - renameat2 -w dir/foo bar [ASSERT] (__chk_dots_dentries:1421) --> Bad inode number[0x4] for '..', parent parent ino is [0x3] [FSCK] other corrupted bugs [Fail]
CVSS 3.1 score
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-119CVE-2023-52444 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability
What is Buffer Overflow?
The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2023-52444 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02160112e6d45c2610b049df6eb693d7a2e57b46
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2fb4867f4405aea8c0519d7d188207f232a57862
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53edb549565f55ccd0bdf43be3d66ce4c2d48b28
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2023-52444?
CVE-2023-52444 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2023-52444 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-52444?
CVE-2023-52444 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-52444?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2023-52444. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2023-52444 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2023-52444 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)?
The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. View CWE-119 on MITRE CWE →