CVE-2023-53323: ext2/dax: Fix ext2_setsize when len is page aligned

Published Sep 16, 2025
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Updated

ext2/dax: Fix ext2setsize when len is page aligned

Affected Software

4 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<6.1.40
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.4.5
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    In ext2_setsize, call dax_truncate_page() instead of dax_zero_range() when the length is page aligned, preventing a zero max_blocks value from reaching ext2_get_blocks().

Event History

Sep 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Updated
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53323?

CVE-2023-53323 has a medium severity rating as it involves potential data corruption issues within the ext2 file system handling.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-53323?

To mitigate CVE-2023-53323, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-53323?

CVE-2023-53323 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix provided in subsequent updates.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2023-53323?

CVE-2023-53323 specifically impacts the ext2 file system in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-53323?

There is no effective workaround for CVE-2023-53323; updating the kernel is the recommended solution.

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