CVE-2023-53301

  • Published: 2025-09-16T08:15:39.517

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

f2fs: fix kernel crash due to null io->bio

We should return when io->bio is null before doing anything. Otherwise, panic.

BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000010
RIP: 0010:__submit_merged_write_cond+0x164/0x240 [f2fs]
Call Trace:

f2fs_submit_merged_write+0x1d/0x30 [f2fs]
commit_checkpoint+0x110/0x1e0 [f2fs]
f2fs_write_checkpoint+0x9f7/0xf00 [f2fs]
? __pfx_issue_checkpoint_thread+0x10/0x10 [f2fs]
__checkpoint_and_complete_reqs+0x84/0x190 [f2fs]
? preempt_count_add+0x82/0xc0
? __pfx_issue_checkpoint_thread+0x10/0x10 [f2fs]
issue_checkpoint_thread+0x4c/0xf0 [f2fs]
? __pfx_autoremove_wake_function+0x10/0x10
kthread+0xff/0x130
? __pfx_kthread+0x10/0x10
ret_from_fork+0x2c/0x50

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How to fix CVE-2023-53301

CVE-2023-53301 is a unknown severity vulnerability affecting the affected product.

Description: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix kernel crash due to null io->bio We should return when io->bio is null before doing anything. Otherwise, panic. BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000010 RIP: 0010:__submit_merged_write_cond+0x164/0x240 [f2fs] Call Trace: f2fs_submit_merged_write+0x1d/0x30 [f2fs] commit_checkpoint+0x110/0x1e0 [f2fs] f2fs_write_checkpoint+0x9f7/0xf00 [f2fs] ? __pfx_issue_checkpoint_thread+0x10/0x10 [f2fs] __checkpoint_and_complete_reqs+0x84/0x190 [f2fs] ? preempt_count_add+0x82/0xc0 […]

Exploit Difficulty: HARD
⏱️ Time to exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Required skills: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public exploits: Rare or not public

How to Fix:

1 Identify affected systems

- Check if you're running the affected product

2 Immediate actions

- Update to the latest patched version
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access

3 Verification

- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)

4 Long-term prevention

- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations

Exploit Difficulty Assessment

HARD
⏱️ Time to Exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Skills Required: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public Exploits: Rare or not public

Vulnerability Timeline

Sep 16, 2025
Vulnerability Published

CVE details first published to NVD database

Nov 12, 2025
Imported to Database

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