SB2024031840 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel f2fs

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SB2024031840 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel f2fs

Published: March 18, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024031840
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52436)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the __f2fs_setxattr() function in fs/f2fs/xattr.c, does not empty by default the unused space in the xattr list. A local user can gain access to potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References