Linux Kernel block blkdev_put privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel. Affected is the function blkdev_put of the component block. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-53130. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (affected version not known). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function blkdev_put of the component block. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: fix wrong mode for blkdev_put() from disk_scan_partitions() If disk_scan_partitions() is called with 'FMODE_EXCL', blkdev_get_by_dev() will be called without 'FMODE_EXCL', however, follow blkdev_put() is still called with 'FMODE_EXCL', which will cause 'bd_holders' counter to leak. Fix the problem by using the right mode for blkdev_put().

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-53130 since 05/02/2025. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying the patch e5febcfbae9396fb3f064a2a14368c3d77d73ad4/d81c6c98d45311a7f3abff4bd5e1eb8e5089972e/428913bce1e67ccb4dae317fd0332545bf8c9233 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0932). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: e5febcfbae9396fb3f064a2a14368c3d77d73ad4/d81c6c98d45311a7f3abff4bd5e1eb8e5089972e/428913bce1e67ccb4dae317fd0332545bf8c9233

Timelineinfo

05/02/2025 🔍
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05/02/2025 +0 days 🔍
01/31/2026 +274 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-53130 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53130
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-307295
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0932 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/02/2025 20:04
Updated: 01/31/2026 16:49
Changes: 05/02/2025 20:04 (56), 08/02/2025 03:15 (7), 01/31/2026 16:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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