Linux Kernel Vulnerability in XFS File System from Vendor Linux
CVE-2023-53306

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53306?

A vulnerability has been identified in the XFS File System within the Linux kernel related to Copy-On-Write (CoW) operations on non-shared extents. This issue may lead to inconsistent state management in the file system, as the dirty mark on the old non-shared extent can remain unflushed. To resolve this issue, it’s crucial to clear the dirty mark before executing the invalidate operation on the page range, ensuring proper data management and system stability. Users and administrators are urged to implement the latest kernel updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux f80e1668888f34c0764822e74953c997daf2ccdb

Linux f80e1668888f34c0764822e74953c997daf2ccdb

Linux 6.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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