CVE-2023-53081

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: fix data corruption after failed write When buffered write fails to copy data into underlying page cache page, ocfs2_write_end_nolock() just zeroes out and dirties the page. This can leave dirty page beyond EOF and if page writeback tries to write this page before write succeeds and expands i_size, page gets into inconsistent state where page dirty bit is clear but buffer dirty bits stay set resulting in page data never getting written and so data copied to the page is lost. Fix the problem by invalidating page beyond EOF after failed write.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-05-02
Last modified 2025-11-12
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

Weakness type

CWE-787

CVE-2023-53081 is a Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Write?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 4.14.204, 4.19.155, 5.4.75, 4.9.242, 5.9.5, 5.10 and later are affected. Fixed in 4.14.312, 4.19.280, 5.4.240, 5.10.177, 5.15.105, 6.1.21, 6.2.8, 6.3 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 4.14.204 ≥ 4.19.155 ≥ 5.4.75 ≥ 4.9.242 ≥ 5.9.5 ≥ 5.10
Fixed in
✓ 4.14.312 4.14.x ✓ 4.19.280 4.19.x ✓ 5.4.240 5.4.x ✓ 5.10.177 5.10.x ✓ 5.15.105 5.15.x ✓ 6.1.21 6.1.x ✓ 6.2.8 6.2.x ✓ 6.3

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2023-53081 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

8 patch commits total View all on NVD

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2023-53081?

    CVE-2023-53081 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 4.14.204 onward and has been patched in 4.14.312, 4.19.280, 5.4.240 and others. CVE-2023-53081 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-53081?

    CVE-2023-53081 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-2023-53081?

    Yes — CVE-2023-53081 has been patched. Fixed versions include 4.14.312, 4.19.280, 5.4.240 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 4.14.204 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2023-53081 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2023-53081 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)?

    The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-787 on MITRE CWE →

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