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CVE-2023-53990

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2023-53990 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: SMB3: Add missing locks to protect deferred close file list cifs_del_deferred_close function has a critical section which modifies the deferred close file list. We must acquire deferred_lock before calling cifs_del_deferred_close function.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: SMB3: Add missing locks to protect deferred close file list cifs_del_deferred_close function has a critical section which modifies the deferred close file list. We must acquire deferred_lock before calling cifs_del_deferred_close function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53990?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: SMB3: Add missing locks to protect deferred close file list cifs_del_deferred_close function has a critical section which modifies the deferred close file list. We must acquire deferred_lock before calling cifs_del_deferred_close function.
How severe is CVE-2023-53990?
Severity scoring for CVE-2023-53990 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53990?
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Source: NVD / NIST