CVE-2023-53301: f2fs: fix kernel crash due to null io->bio

Published Sep 16, 2025
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Updated

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

f2fs: fix kernel crash due to null io->bio

We should return when io->bio is null before doing anything. Otherwise, panic.

BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000010 RIP: 0010:submitmergedwritecond+0x164/0x240 [f2fs] Call Trace: <TASK> f2fssubmitmergedwrite+0x1d/0x30 [f2fs] commitcheckpoint+0x110/0x1e0 [f2fs] f2fswritecheckpoint+0x9f7/0xf00 [f2fs] ? pfxissuecheckpointthread+0x10/0x10 [f2fs] checkpointandcompletereqs+0x84/0x190 [f2fs] ? preemptcountadd+0x82/0xc0 ? pfxissuecheckpointthread+0x10/0x10 [f2fs] issuecheckpointthread+0x4c/0xf0 [f2fs] ? pfxautoremovewakefunction+0x10/0x10 kthread+0xff/0x130 ? pfxkthread+0x10/0x10 retfromfork+0x2c/0x50 </TASK>

Affected Software

3 affected components
Linux Foundation Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.18<6.1.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.2.3

Event History

Sep 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:11 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53301?

CVE-2023-53301 has a high severity due to the potential for kernel crashes caused by null pointer dereferences.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-53301?

To fix CVE-2023-53301, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-53301?

CVE-2023-53301 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-53301?

The impact of CVE-2023-53301 is a potential kernel panic, leading to system crashes and loss of availability.

5

When was CVE-2023-53301 disclosed?

CVE-2023-53301 was publicly disclosed in 2023.

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