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Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-54011 is a Linux kernel issue in the mpi3mr SCSI driver where the code wrote more bytes than intended. The public record does not provide a CVSS score, CWE, business impact detail, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted kernel maintenance item until severity is clarified. Prioritize storage-critical Linux systems and standard patch cycles, but do not escalate as an emergency without additional vendor severity or exploitation evidence.
Technical view
The resolved kernel change states that mpi3mr wrote 64 bytes when 32 bytes were correct, found by KASAN. The source bundle identifies Linux kernel versions including 6.1, 6.1.18, 6.2.5, and 6.3 as affected, but version semantics are not fully explained.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernels where the mpi3mr SCSI driver is present or used. The provided affected-version data is sparse and should be verified against distribution kernel packages and the referenced stable commits.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite exploitation, public proof-of-concept activity, or attacker prerequisites. CISA KEV status is false, so active exploitation should not be claimed from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The public description is minimal: a KASAN-discovered incorrect write size in mpi3mr. The record lacks CVSS, CWE, attack vector, exploitability notes, and detailed affected-range explanation, so validation should rely on exact kernel source or distribution backports.
Mitigation direction
- Check Linux distribution advisories for CVE-2023-54011 package status.
- Update to a kernel build containing the referenced stable fixes.
- Prioritize hosts using the mpi3mr SCSI driver.
- If patching is delayed, review vendor guidance for safe exposure reduction.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers and appliances.
- Check whether the mpi3mr driver is present or loaded.
- Map installed kernels to vendor advisories or referenced stable commits.
- Confirm updated kernels are booted, not only installed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/abfe73c16b295f2213e9bfc0a1df232056032448CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8755f913a2fc9c168d108ea8c5af04716e8c4a5CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae7d45f5283d30274039b95d3e6d53d33c66e991CVE reference, Linux
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