CVE-2023-53450
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Publication date: 2025-10-01

Last updated on: 2025-10-02

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: remove a BUG_ON in ext4_mb_release_group_pa() If a malicious fuzzer overwrites the ext4 superblock while it is mounted such that the s_first_data_block is set to a very large number, the calculation of the block group can underflow, and trigger a BUG_ON check. Change this to be an ext4_warning so that we don't crash the kernel.
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Published
2025-10-01
Last Modified
2025-10-02
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2026-05-07
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2025-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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CVE-2023-53450
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc)
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability occurs in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem. If a malicious fuzzer overwrites the ext4 superblock while it is mounted and sets the s_first_data_block to a very large number, it can cause an underflow in the calculation of the block group. This triggers a BUG_ON check, which crashes the kernel. The fix changes this BUG_ON to an ext4_warning to prevent the kernel from crashing.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

This vulnerability can cause the Linux kernel to crash if exploited, leading to a denial of service. An attacker could use a malicious fuzzer to overwrite the ext4 superblock and trigger this condition, potentially disrupting system availability.


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