CVE-2023-53838

CVE-2023-53838 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: synchronize atomic write aborts To fix a race condition between atomic write aborts, I use the inode lock and make COW inode to be re-usable thoroughout the whole atomic file inode lifetime.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53838?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: synchronize atomic write aborts To fix a race condition between atomic write aborts, I use the inode lock and make COW inode to be re-usable thoroughout the whole atomic file inode lifetime.
Is CVE-2023-53838 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53838?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-53838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60158.
When was CVE-2023-53838 published?
CVE-2023-53838 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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