CVE-2023-52602: jfs: fix slab-out-of-bounds Read in dtSearch

Published Mar 6, 2024
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Updated

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

jfs: fix slab-out-of-bounds Read in dtSearch

Currently while searching for current page in the sorted entry table of the page there is a out of bound access. Added a bound check to fix the error.

Dave: Set return code to -EIO

Affected Software

9 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 Debian Linux=10.0
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
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-2023-52602?

CVE-2023-52602 has a medium severity level due to the potential for an out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel's jfs functionality.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-52602?

To mitigate CVE-2023-52602, update your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-52602?

CVE-2023-52602 affects systems using certain versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those related to jfs functionality.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52602?

CVE-2023-52602 is characterized as a slab-out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

5

Who fixed CVE-2023-52602?

CVE-2023-52602 was fixed by contributors to the Linux kernel, including developer Dave.

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