CVE-2023-54128: fs: drop peer group ids under namespace lock

Published Dec 24, 2025
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Updated

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

fs: drop peer group ids under namespace lock

When cleaning up peer group ids in the failure path we need to make sure to hold on to the namespace lock. Otherwise another thread might just turn the mount from a shared into a non-shared mount concurrently.

Affected Software

1 affected component
linux/kernel

Event History

Dec 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:06 PM
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Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-54128?

CVE-2023-54128 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-54128?

To mitigate CVE-2023-54128, users should update their Linux kernel to the patched version provided by the maintainers.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2023-54128?

CVE-2023-54128 can potentially lead to race conditions that may affect the stability and security of the Linux kernel.

4

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2023-54128?

CVE-2023-54128 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patch release.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-54128?

Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2023-54128 is to apply the official security patch rather than relying on a workaround.

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