# CVE-2023-52590: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  ocfs2: Avoid touching renamed directory if paren...

CVE-2023-52590 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-52590, released March 6, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-52590
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0022
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 6, 2024

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  ocfs2: Avoid touching renamed directory if parent does not change  The VFS will not be locking moved directory if its parent does not change. Change ocfs2 rename code to avoid touching renamed directory if its parent does not change as without locking that can corrupt the filesystem.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.7.7-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-52590](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-52590.md) | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.7.7-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-52590](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-52590.md) | Mar 6, 2024 |

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