CVE-2023-52591

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reiserfs: Avoid touching renamed directory if parent does not change The VFS will not be locking moved directory if its parent does not change. Change reiserfs rename code to avoid touching renamed directory if its parent does not change as without locking that can corrupt the filesystem.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-03-06
Last modified 2025-03-14
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 2.6.12 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.6.16, 6.7.4, 6.8 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 2.6.12
Fixed in
✓ 6.6.16 6.6.x ✓ 6.7.4 6.7.x ✓ 6.8

References

3 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2023-52591?

    CVE-2023-52591 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.12 onward and has been patched in 6.6.16, 6.7.4 and 6.8. CVE-2023-52591 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-52591?

    CVE-2023-52591 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-2023-52591?

    Yes. CVE-2023-52591 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.6.16, 6.7.4 and 6.8. If you are running Linux kernel 2.6.12 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2023-52591 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2023-52591 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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