SB20251210138 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel f2fs



SB20251210138 - Improper error handling in Linux kernel f2fs

Published: December 10, 2025 Updated: December 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20251210138
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53829)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the f2fs_abort_atomic_write() function in fs/f2fs/segment.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.