CVE-2023-52600: jfs: fix uaf in jfs_evict_inode

Published Mar 6, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

jfs: fix uaf in jfsevictinode

When the execution of diMount(ipimap) fails, the object ipimap that has been released may be accessed in diFreeSpecial(). Asynchronous ipimap release occurs when rcucore() calls jfsfreenode().

Therefore, when diMount(ipimap) fails, sbi->ipimap should not be initialized as ipimap.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.307
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.269
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.77
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.4
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1

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 6.12.27-1

Event History

Mar 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:55 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52600?

CVE-2023-52600 has a severity rating that indicates a potential risk of user-after-free vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52600?

To mitigate CVE-2023-52600, update your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or any version that includes the relevant patches.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52600?

CVE-2023-52600 affects various versions of the Linux kernel between 4.19.307 and 6.7.4, excluding certain fixed versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52600?

CVE-2023-52600 is a user-after-free vulnerability that can potentially lead to unauthorized access or system crashes.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2023-52600?

CVE-2023-52600 specifically involves the jfs (Journaled File System) component of the Linux kernel.

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