Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ublk: fail to start device if queue setup is interrupted In ublk_ctrl_start_dev(), if wait_for_completion_interruptible() is interrupted by signal, queues aren't setup successfully yet, so we have to fail UBLK_CMD_START_DEV, otherwise kernel oops can be triggered. Reported by German when working on qemu-storage-deamon which requires single thread ublk daemon.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0, < 6.1.43 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d5916c439574b18a0734872daa0022b3d6105adPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53e7d08f6d6e214c40db1f51291bb2975c789dc2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ab3e7d424cd413d7a5e976c8a30b4ffa84a65ddPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53508?
CVE-2023-53508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ublk: fail to start device if queue setup is interrupted In ublk_ctrl_start_dev(), if wait_for_completion_interruptible() is inter...
How severe is CVE-2023-53508?
CVE-2023-53508 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-2023-53508?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.