CVE-2023-52590

ocfs2: Avoid touching renamed directory if parent does not change

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ocfs2: Avoid touching renamed directory if parent does not change The VFS will not be locking moved directory if its parent does not change. Change ocfs2 rename code to avoid touching renamed directory if its parent does not change as without locking that can corrupt the filesystem.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de940cede3c41624e2de27f805b490999f419df9 patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d618d19b29c2943527e3a43da0a35aea91062fc patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52590?
CVE-2023-52590 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52590?
To fix CVE-2023-52590, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-52590 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52590 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-52590?
CVE-2023-52590 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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