CVE-2023-54218 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: Fix load-tearing on sk->sk_stamp in sock_recv_cmsgs(). KCSAN found a data race in sock_recv_cmsgs() where the read access to sk->sk_stamp needs READ_ONCE(). BUG: KCSAN: data-race in packet_recvmsg / packet_recvmsg write (marked) to 0xffff88803c81f258 of 8 bytes by task 19171 on cpu 0: sock_write_timestamp include/net/sock.h:2670 [inline] sock_recv_cmsgs include/net/sock.h:2722 [inline] packet_recvmsg+0xb97/0xd00 net/packet/af_packet.c:3489 sock_recvmsg_nosec net/socket.c:1019 [inline] sock_recvmsg+0x11a/0x130 net/socket.c:1040 sock_read_iter+0x176/0x220 net/socket.c:1118 call_read_iter include/linux/fs.h:1845 [inline] new_sync_read fs/read_write.c:389 [inline] vfs_read+0x5e0/0x630 fs/read_write.c:470 ksys_read+0x163/0x1a0 fs/read_write.c:613 __do_sys_read fs/read_write.c:623 [inline] __se_sys_read fs/read_write.c:621 [inline] __x64_sys_read+0x41/0x50 fs/read_write.c:621 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:50 [inline] do_syscall_64+0x3b/0x90 arch/x86/entry/common.c:80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x72/0xdc read to 0xffff88803c81f258 of 8 bytes by task 19183 on cpu 1: sock_recv_cmsgs include/net/sock.h:2721 [inline] packet_recvmsg+0xb64/0xd00 net/packet/af_packet.c:3489 sock_recvmsg_nosec net/socket.c:1019 [inline] sock_recvmsg+0x11a/0x130 net/socket.c:1040 sock_read_iter+0x176/0x220 net/socket.c:1118 call_read_iter include/linux/fs.h:1845 [inline] new_sync_read fs/read_write.c:389 [inline] vfs_read+0x5e0/0x630 fs/read_write.c:470 ksys_read+0x163/0x1a0 fs/read_write.c:613 __do_sys_read fs/read_write.c:623 [inline] __se_sys_read fs/read_write.c:621 [inline] __x64_sys_read+0x41/0x50 fs/read_write.c:621 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:50 [inline] do_syscall_64+0x3b/0x90 arch/x86/entry/common.c:80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x72/0xdc value changed: 0xffffffffc4653600 -> 0x0000000000000000 Reported by Kernel Concurrency Sanitizer on: CPU: 1 PID: 19183 Comm: syz-executor.5 Not tainted 6.3.0-rc7-02330-gca6270c12e20 #2 Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS rel-1.16.0-0-gd239552ce722-prebuilt.qemu.org 04/01/2014
A data race vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's handling of socket timestamps within the sock_recv_cmsgs() function. This issue affects the stable group of the Linux kernel. The vulnerability arises because the read access to the socket's timestamp variable (sk->sk_stamp) is not properly synchronized, leading to potential inconsistencies. The Kernel Concurrency Sanitizer (KCSAN) reported this data race, indicating that the timestamp could be read and modified concurrently by different CPU cores, which may cause unexpected behavior in network packet processing.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. The specific commit that fixes this issue is available in the Linux kernel stable tree.
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Assessed Dec 30, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/564c3150ad357d571a0de7d8b644aa1f7e6e21b7 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7145f2309d649ad6273b9f66448321b9b4c523c8 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8319220054e5ea5f506d8d4c4b5e234f668ffc3b | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d06f67b2b8dcd00d995c468428b6bccebc5762d8 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7343f8de019ebb55b2b6ef79b971f6ceb361a99 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de260d1e02cde39d317066835ee6e5234fc9f5a8 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfd9248c071a3710c24365897459538551cb7167 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd28692fa182d25e8d26bc1db506648839fde245 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| Linux kernel | All versions |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Dec 30, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |