CVE-2023-53692 | Linux Kernel up to c0c8edbc8abbe8f16d80a1d794d1ba2c12b6f193 ext4 fs/ext4/extents.c ext4_clu_mapped use after free

October 22, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to c0c8edbc8abbe8f16d80a1d794d1ba2c12b6f193. The impacted element is the function ext4_clu_mapped of the file fs/ext4/extents.c of the component ext4. Such manipulation leads to use after free.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-53692. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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