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CVE-2023-52588

7.3 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to tag gcing flag on page during block migration It needs to add missing gcing flag on page during block migration, i…

Published Mar 6, 2024EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2023-52588 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

f2fs: fix to tag gcing flag on page during block migration

It needs to add missing gcing flag on page during block migration,

in order to garantee migrated data be persisted during checkpoint,

otherwise out-of-order persistency between data and node may cause

data corruption after SPOR.

Similar issue was fixed by commit 2d1fe8a86bf5 ("f2fs: fix to tag

gcing flag on page during file defragment").

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52588?

CVE-2023-52588 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52588?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-52588?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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