CVE-2023-26605: Use After Free

Published Feb 26, 2023
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Updated

In the Linux kernel 6.0.8, there is a use-after-free in inodecgwbmovetoattached in fs/fs-writeback.c, related to listdelentryvalid.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.75<5.15.81
Linux Linux kernel>=5.19.17<6.0.0
Linux Linux kernel>=6.0.3<6.0.11
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Feb 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Mar 28, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:49 AM
Description
Dec 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26605?

CVE-2023-26605 is considered a severe vulnerability due to the use-after-free issue in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-26605?

To fix CVE-2023-26605, upgrade to fixed versions like 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or later versions that address this vulnerability.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-26605?

CVE-2023-26605 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.15.75 to 5.15.81 and between 5.19.17 to 6.0.11.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2023-26605?

CVE-2023-26605 is a use-after-free vulnerability, which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

When was CVE-2023-26605 last updated?

CVE-2023-26605 was last updated on 29 November 2024.

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