Linux Kernel up to 6.2.2 udf privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.2.2. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component udf. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-53295. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.2.2. This affects an unknown function of the component udf. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: udf: Do not update file length for failed writes to inline files When write to inline file fails (or happens only partly), we still updated length of inline data as if the whole write succeeded. Fix the update of length of inline data to happen only if the write succeeds.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-53295 since 09/16/2025. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/11/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 265192 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-53295), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.14.308, 4.19.276, 5.4.235, 5.10.173, 5.15.99, 6.1.16 or 6.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5621f7a8139053d0c3c47fb68ee9f602139eb40a/5a6c373d761f55635e175fa2f407544bae8f583b/7bd8d9e1cf5607ee14407f4060b9a1dbb3c42802/eb2133900cac2d2f78befd6be41666cf1a2315d9/c5787d77a5c29fffd295d138bd118b334990a567/6837910aeb2c9101fc036dcd1b1f32615c20ec1a/6d18cedc1ef0caeb1567cab660079e48844ff6d6/256fe4162f8b5a1625b8603ca5f7ff79725bfb47 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (265192) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2053). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • F5 F5OS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
CAPEC: 🔒
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 265192
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-53295

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 4.14.308/4.19.276/5.4.235/5.10.173/5.15.99/6.1.16/6.2.3
Patch: 5621f7a8139053d0c3c47fb68ee9f602139eb40a/5a6c373d761f55635e175fa2f407544bae8f583b/7bd8d9e1cf5607ee14407f4060b9a1dbb3c42802/eb2133900cac2d2f78befd6be41666cf1a2315d9/c5787d77a5c29fffd295d138bd118b334990a567/6837910aeb2c9101fc036dcd1b1f32615c20ec1a/6d18cedc1ef0caeb1567cab660079e48844ff6d6/256fe4162f8b5a1625b8603ca5f7ff79725bfb47

Timelineinfo

09/16/2025 Advisory disclosed
09/16/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
09/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/11/2026 +117 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-53295 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53295
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324387
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2053 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2025 14:08
Updated: 01/11/2026 11:20
Changes: 09/16/2025 14:08 (57), 09/20/2025 02:05 (2), 12/03/2025 04:12 (10), 01/02/2026 12:54 (7), 01/11/2026 11:20 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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