CVE-2023-52590: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: Avoid touching renamed directory if parent does not change The VFS will not be locking moved directory if its parent does not change. Change ocfs2 rename code to avoid touching renamed directory if its parent does not change as without locking that can corrupt the filesystem.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.7.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d618d19b29c2943527e3a43da0a35aea91062fc https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de940cede3c41624e2de27f805b490999f419df9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d618d19b29c2943527e3a43da0a35aea91062fc https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de940cede3c41624e2de27f805b490999f419df9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52590? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: Avoid touching renamed directory if parent does not change The VFS will not be locking moved directory if its parent does not change. Change ocfs2 rename code to avoid touching renamed directory if its parent does not change as without locking that can corrupt the filesystem. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-52590? +

CVE-2023-52590 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52590? +

CVE-2023-52590 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52590? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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