Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reiserfs: Avoid touching renamed directory if parent does not change The VFS will not be locking moved directory if its parent does not change. Change reiserfs rename code to avoid touching renamed directory if its parent does not change as without locking that can corrupt the filesystem.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.16 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17e1361cb91dc1325834da95d2ab532959d2debcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49db9b1b86a82448dfaf3fcfefcf678dee56c8edPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c04c162f82ac403917780eb6d1654694455d4e7cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17e1361cb91dc1325834da95d2ab532959d2debcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49db9b1b86a82448dfaf3fcfefcf678dee56c8edPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c04c162f82ac403917780eb6d1654694455d4e7cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-52591?
CVE-2023-52591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reiserfs: Avoid touching renamed directory if parent does not change The VFS will not be locking moved directory if its parent doe...
How severe is CVE-2023-52591?
CVE-2023-52591 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-52591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.