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CVE-2023-53695
udf: Detect system inodes linked into directory hierarchy
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: udf: Detect system inodes linked into directory hierarchy When UDF filesystem is corrupted, hidden system inodes can be linked into directory hierarchy which is an avenue for further serious corruption of the filesystem and kernel confusion as noticed by syzbot fuzzed images. Refuse to access system inodes linked into directory hierarchy and vice versa.

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Published Date :

Oct. 22, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 22, 2025, 9:12 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53695 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to a version that resolves UDF filesystem corruption issues.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest stable version.
  • Apply necessary patches for UDF filesystem.
  • Verify filesystem integrity after update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53695.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dc71eeb198a8daa17d0c995998a53b0b749a158
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f328751b65c49c13a312d67a3bf27766b85baf7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37e74003d81e79457535cbbdfa1603431c03fac0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85a37983ec69cc9fcd188bc37c4de15ee326355a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e3b5ef7d02eaa6553e79b4af9bd99227280f245
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a44ec34b90440ada190924f5908b97026504fdcd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d747b31e2925a2f384e7dd1901a2e5bc5f984ed8
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 22, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: udf: Detect system inodes linked into directory hierarchy When UDF filesystem is corrupted, hidden system inodes can be linked into directory hierarchy which is an avenue for further serious corruption of the filesystem and kernel confusion as noticed by syzbot fuzzed images. Refuse to access system inodes linked into directory hierarchy and vice versa.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dc71eeb198a8daa17d0c995998a53b0b749a158
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f328751b65c49c13a312d67a3bf27766b85baf7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37e74003d81e79457535cbbdfa1603431c03fac0
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85a37983ec69cc9fcd188bc37c4de15ee326355a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e3b5ef7d02eaa6553e79b4af9bd99227280f245
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a44ec34b90440ada190924f5908b97026504fdcd
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d747b31e2925a2f384e7dd1901a2e5bc5f984ed8
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