PT-2025-40711 · Linux · Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-53569
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Published
2023-03-06
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Updated
2026-02-12
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A flaw exists in the Linux kernel's ext2 functionality related to block size validity during mount operations. Insufficient validation of the block size log stored in the superblock could lead to an overflow during shift computations, resulting in undefined behavior.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
Improper Check for Exceptional Conditions
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Affected Products
Linux Kernel