SB20240603188 - Reachable assertion in Linux kernel f2fs



SB20240603188 - Reachable assertion in Linux kernel f2fs

Published: June 3, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240603188
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Reachable assertion (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52444)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to reachable assertion within the f2fs_rename() function in fs/f2fs/namei.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.