UDF Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affecting Data Integrity

CVE-2023-53506

What is CVE-2023-53506?

A vulnerability in the UDF subsystem of the Linux kernel could lead to data corruption during the merging of very long extents. The affected logic was overly complex, resulting in potential corruption of file data. This issue has been addressed by simplifying the merging process, eliminating the problematic handling of long extents. As a precaution, users should ensure they are running updated versions of the Linux kernel.

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