CVE-2023-53526 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jbd2: check 'jh->b_transaction' before removing it from checkpoint Following process will corrupt ext4 image: Step 1: jbd2_journal_commit_transaction __jbd2_journal_insert_checkpoint(jh, commit_transaction) // Put jh into trans1->t_checkpoint_list journal->j_checkpoint_transactions = commit_transaction // Put trans1 into journal->j_checkpoint_transactions Step 2: do_get_write_access test_clear_buffer_dirty(bh) // clear buffer dirty,set jbd dirty __jbd2_journal_file_buffer(jh, transaction) // jh belongs to trans2 Step 3: drop_cache journal_shrink_one_cp_list jbd2_journal_try_remove_checkpoint if (!trylock_buffer(bh)) // lock bh, true if (buffer_dirty(bh)) // buffer is not dirty __jbd2_journal_remove_checkpoint(jh) // remove jh from trans1->t_checkpoint_list Step 4: jbd2_log_do_checkpoint trans1 = journal->j_checkpoint_transactions // jh is not in trans1->t_checkpoint_list jbd2_cleanup_journal_tail(journal) // trans1 is done Step 5: Power cut, trans2 is not committed, jh is lost in next mounting. Fix it by checking 'jh->b_transaction' before remove it from checkpoint.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's JBD2 journaling layer can lead to corruption of EXT4 file system images. This issue arises when the journal checkpoint management does not properly account for the transaction state of journal buffers, allowing for a race condition that can result in data loss. The vulnerability is present in the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2298f2589903a8bc03061b54b31fd97985ab6529 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/590a809ff743e7bd890ba5fb36bc38e20a36de53 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dbafe636db415299e54d9dfefc1003bda9e71c9d | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef5fea70e5915afd64182d155e72bfb4f275e1fc | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.15.129, < 5.15.132 >= 6.1.50, < 6.1.54 >= 6.4.13, < 6.5 >= 6.5.1, < 6.5.4 6.5 - 6.5 rc3 6.5 rc4 6.5 rc5 6.5 rc6 6.5 rc7 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |