CVE-2023-1611: Use After Free

Published Mar 23, 2023
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Updated

A slab-use-after-free read flaw was found in btrfssearchslot in fs/btrfs/ctree.c

The quota assigned ioctl can currently run in parallel with a quota disable ioctl call. The assign ioctl uses the quota root, while the disable ioctl frees that root, and therefore we can have a use-after-free triggered in the assign ioctl.

Reference: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-btrfs/35b9a70650ea947387cf352914a8774b4f7e8a6f.1679481128.git.fdmanana@suse.com/

Other sources

A use-after-free flaw was found in btrfssearchslot in fs/btrfs/ctree.c in btrfs in the Linux Kernel.This flaw allows an attacker to crash the system and possibly cause a kernel information lea

Launchpad

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<5.10.177
5.10.177
redhat/kernel<5.15.106
5.15.106
redhat/kernel<6.1.23
6.1.23
redhat/kernel<6.2.10
6.2.10
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.13<5.10.177
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.106
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1<6.1.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.2.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.12-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.3
Linux Linux kernel=6.3-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.3-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.3-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.3-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.3-rc5
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:15 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1611?

CVE-2023-1611 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for a use-after-free condition that can be exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-1611?

To mitigate CVE-2023-1611, update your kernel to the latest version specified in the remediation documents from your Linux distribution.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-1611?

CVE-2023-1611 affects various Linux kernel versions, including kernels up to 5.10.177, 5.15.106, 6.1.23, and 6.2.10.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-1611?

CVE-2023-1611 is a slab-use-after-free read vulnerability that can lead to memory access violations.

5

Is there a proof of concept for CVE-2023-1611?

Yes, CVE-2023-1611 has had discussions and references in exploit communities, but specific proof of concept details may vary.

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