Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext2: Check block size validity during mount Check that log of block size stored in the superblock has sensible value. Otherwise the shift computing the block size can overflow leading to undefined behavior.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.12.1, < 4.14.316 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ebfaf14150f55550cffb1148ed3920143c7a69cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22ab5fed07ad4b206ea910fd0132d1a0d4831584Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/451b98155be5dfee05bc6e7c8b30c0be4add3f71Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62aeb94433fcec80241754b70d0d1836d5926b0aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/99f8a15af6c9f0653193104a9e70891f950c6001Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2e7776843a953fd7e48895c3880c277f996193ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4813f858e5c3e4c4659ce95385c1c400c593e1ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6f4fb28890c1361e0db9eb1adee3fc04e7fe7f5Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53569?
CVE-2023-53569 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext2: Check block size validity during mount Check that log of block size stored in the superblock has sensible value. Otherwise t...
How severe is CVE-2023-53569?
CVE-2023-53569 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-2023-53569?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.