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CVE-2023-53262: f2fs: fix scheduling while atomic in decompression path

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix scheduling while atomic in decompression path [ 16.945668][ C0] Call trace: [ 16.945678][ C0] dump_backtrace+0x110/0x204 [ 16.945706][ C0] dump_stack_lvl+0x84/0xbc [ 16.945735][ C0] __schedule_bug+0xb8/0x1ac [ 16.945756][ C0] __schedule+0x724/0xbdc [ 16.945778][ C0] schedule+0x154/0x258 [ 16.945793][ C0] bit_wait_io+0x48/0xa4 [ 16.945808][ C0] out_of_line_wait_on_bit+0x114/0x198 [ 16.945824][ C0] __sync_dirty_buffer+0x1f8/0x2e8 [ 16.945853][ C0] __f2fs_commit_super+0x140/0x1f4 [ 16.945881][ C0] f2fs_commit_super+0x110/0x28c [ 16.945898][ C0] f2fs_handle_error+0x1f4/0x2f4 [ 16.945917][ C0] f2fs_decompress_cluster+0xc4/0x450 [ 16.945942][ C0] f2fs_end_read_compressed_page+0xc0/0xfc [ 16.945959][ C0] f2fs_handle_step_decompress+0x118/0x1cc [ 16.945978][ C0] f2fs_read_end_io+0x168/0x2b0 [ 16.945993][ C0] bio_endio+0x25c/0x2c8 [ 16.946015][ C0] dm_io_dec_pending+0x3e8/0x57c [ 16.946052][ C0] clone_endio+0x134/0x254 [ 16.946069][ C0] bio_endio+0x25c/0x2c8 [ 16.946084][ C0] blk_update_request+0x1d4/0x478 [ 16.946103][ C0] scsi_end_request+0x38/0x4cc [ 16.946129][ C0] scsi_io_completion+0x94/0x184 [ 16.946147][ C0] scsi_finish_command+0xe8/0x154 [ 16.946164][ C0] scsi_complete+0x90/0x1d8 [ 16.946181][ C0] blk_done_softirq+0xa4/0x11c [ 16.946198][ C0] _stext+0x184/0x614 [ 16.946214][ C0] __irq_exit_rcu+0x78/0x144 [ 16.946234][ C0] handle_domain_irq+0xd4/0x154 [ 16.946260][ C0] gic_handle_irq.33881+0x5c/0x27c [ 16.946281][ C0] call_on_irq_stack+0x40/0x70 [ 16.946298][ C0] do_interrupt_handler+0x48/0xa4 [ 16.946313][ C0] el1_interrupt+0x38/0x68 [ 16.946346][ C0] el1h_64_irq_handler+0x20/0x30 [ 16.946362][ C0] el1h_64_irq+0x78/0x7c [ 16.946377][ C0] finish_task_switch+0xc8/0x3d8 [ 16.946394][ C0] __schedule+0x600/0xbdc [ 16.946408][ C0] preempt_schedule_common+0x34/0x5c [ 16.946423][ C0] preempt_schedule+0x44/0x48 [ 16.946438][ C0] process_one_work+0x30c/0x550 [ 16.946456][ C0] worker_thread+0x414/0x8bc [ 16.946472][ C0] kthread+0x16c/0x1e0 [ 16.946486][ C0] ret_from_fork+0x10/0x20

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Plain-English summary

This Linux kernel flaw affects F2FS compressed file handling. A local, low-privileged user could trigger a kernel error path where the system attempts to sleep in an atomic context, potentially causing serious impact. The CVSS rating is high, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority kernel maintenance issue where F2FS is used. It requires local access, so urgency is highest for shared systems, developer workstations, appliances, and environments where untrusted users or workloads can interact with F2FS-backed storage.

Technical view

The issue is in the F2FS decompression path, involving f2fs_decompress_cluster and error handling that can reach f2fs_commit_super from interrupt/end-IO context. The record cites a scheduling-while-atomic bug and upstream stable commits resolving it. CVSS is 7.8 with local access and low privileges required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using affected kernels with F2FS, especially where compressed F2FS data is present. The source bundle lists Linux kernel versions including 6.0, 6.1.28, 6.2.15, 6.3.2, and 6.4 as affected, but environment-specific packaging needs confirmation.

Exploitation context

The CVE metadata rates exploitation as local, low complexity, low privilege, and no user interaction. It is not listed as KEV in the bundle. No cited source in the bundle confirms public exploitation, exploit code, or remote attackability.

Researcher notes

The public bundle identifies the failure path and stable kernel commits, but does not provide CWE mapping, exploit details, or distribution-specific fixed package versions. Validation should focus on kernel provenance, F2FS compression usage, and whether the referenced fixes are backported.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply vendor kernel updates containing the referenced upstream stable fixes.
  • Prioritize systems using F2FS or compressed F2FS volumes.
  • If patching is delayed, consult vendor guidance for safe temporary mitigations.
  • Track distribution advisories for backported fixes and corrected package versions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, endpoints, appliances, and images.
  • Check whether F2FS filesystems and compression are in use.
  • Confirm the relevant stable fix commits or vendor backports are present.
  • Review kernel logs for scheduling-while-atomic traces involving F2FS decompression.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-53262Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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cvssV3_1other:ssvc

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxbff139b49d9f70c1ac5384aac94554846aa834de, bff139b49d9f70c1ac5384aac94554846aa834de, bff139b49d9f70c1ac5384aac94554846aa834de, bff139b49d9f70c1ac5384aac94554846aa834deunaffected
LinuxLinux6.0, 0, 6.1.28, 6.2.15, 6.3.2, 6.4affected
Weakness

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