SB2025091724 - Improper locking in Linux kernel fs



SB2025091724 - Improper locking in Linux kernel fs

Published: September 17, 2025 Updated: September 22, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025091724
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53306)

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

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


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the __dax_invalidate_entry() and dax_iomap_iter() functions in fs/dax.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.