# CVE-2023-26544: linux: In the Linux kernel 6.0.8, there is a use-after-free in run_unpack in fs/ntfs3/run.c, related to a difference between...

CVE-2023-26544 is fixed in 20 products on 1 platform, first by ALAS2023-2023-070, released February 17, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-26544
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0039
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 17, 2023

## Description

In the Linux kernel 6.0.8, there is a use-after-free in run_unpack in fs/ntfs3/run.c, related to a difference between NTFS sector size and media sector size.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | bpftool amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | bpftool-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-debuginfo-common-aarch64 amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-debuginfo-common-x86_64 amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-devel amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-headers amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-libbpf amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-libbpf-devel amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-libbpf-static amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-livepatch-6.1.10-15.42 amzn 2023 | 1.0-0.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-tools amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-tools-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | kernel-tools-devel amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26544](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-26544.md) | Feb 25, 2023 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.1.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26544](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-26544.md) | Feb 25, 2023 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.1.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26544](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-26544.md) | Feb 25, 2023 |
| Linux | perf amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | perf-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | python3-perf amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | python3-perf-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 6.1.10-15.42.amzn2023 | [ALAS2023-2023-070](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-070.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |

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