CVE-2023-53626
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-07
Last updated on: 2026-02-03
Assigner: kernel.org
Description
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ext4: fix possible double unlock when moving a directory
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | 6.3 |
| linux | linux_kernel | 5.10.175 |
| linux | linux_kernel | 5.15.103 |
| linux | linux_kernel | 5.4.237 |
| linux | linux_kernel | 6.1.20 |
| linux | linux_kernel | 6.2.7 |
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-415 | The product calls free() twice on the same memory address. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem involves a possible double unlock when moving a directory. This means that during the operation of moving a directory, the kernel might attempt to release a lock twice, which can lead to instability or unexpected behavior in the system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability could include system instability, crashes, or potential security issues due to improper handling of locks in the filesystem when moving directories. This could affect system reliability and data integrity.
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