CVE-2023-53381: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: fix leaked reference count of nfsd4_ssc_umount_item The reference count of nfsd4_ssc_umount_item is not decremented on error conditions. This prevents the laundromat from unmounting the vfsmount of the source file. This patch decrements the reference count of nfsd4_ssc_umount_item on error.

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.14 — 5.15.154
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.2.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2da50149981d05955e51c28e982e9ac29bd73417 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34e8f9ec4c9ac235f917747b23a200a5e0ec857b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c3c05402547aaca3edb23327b50f01a881831b9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/80a15dc4a0214b55ca42675bb0bb2a8d857eb1d0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f0df37520a27ad99eaacf38418b3d2bb5023105

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53381? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: fix leaked reference count of nfsd4_ssc_umount_item The reference count of nfsd4_ssc_umount_item is not decremented on error conditions. This prevents the laundromat from unmounting the vfsmount of the source file. This patch decrements the reference count of nfsd4_ssc_umount_item on error. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53381? +

CVE-2023-53381 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-2023-53381? +

CVE-2023-53381 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-2023-53381? +

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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