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CVE-2023-53766
FS: JFS: Check for read-only mounted filesystem in txBegin
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: FS: JFS: Check for read-only mounted filesystem in txBegin This patch adds a check for read-only mounted filesystem in txBegin before starting a transaction potentially saving from NULL pointer deref.

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Published Date :

Dec. 8, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 8, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53766 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
Apply the patch to JFS to check for read-only mounts, preventing potential NULL pointer dereferences.
  • Apply the provided FS: JFS patch.
  • Ensure JFS filesystem is not mounted read-only.
  • Update Linux kernel to include the fix.
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-2023-53766.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a8807f9f511c64de0c7cc9900a1683e3d72a3e5
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2febd5f81e4bfba61d9f374dcca628aff374cc56
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c094ca994824e038b6a97835ded4e5d1d808504
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95e2b352c03b0a86c5717ba1d24ea20969abcacc
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97c1f26e4d4af55e8584e4646dd5c5fa7baf62c7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a88efca805bea93cea9187dfd00835aa7093bf1b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa7cdf487ab3fa47284daaccc3d7d5de01c6a84c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0ed8ed0428ee96092da6fefa5cfacbe4abed701
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53766 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

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

    Dec. 08, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: FS: JFS: Check for read-only mounted filesystem in txBegin This patch adds a check for read-only mounted filesystem in txBegin before starting a transaction potentially saving from NULL pointer deref.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a8807f9f511c64de0c7cc9900a1683e3d72a3e5
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2febd5f81e4bfba61d9f374dcca628aff374cc56
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c094ca994824e038b6a97835ded4e5d1d808504
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95e2b352c03b0a86c5717ba1d24ea20969abcacc
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97c1f26e4d4af55e8584e4646dd5c5fa7baf62c7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a88efca805bea93cea9187dfd00835aa7093bf1b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa7cdf487ab3fa47284daaccc3d7d5de01c6a84c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0ed8ed0428ee96092da6fefa5cfacbe4abed701
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