PT-2025-37558 · Ntfs3+4 · Ntfs3+4

Published 2023-01-01 · Updated 2026-04-17 · CVE-2023-53194

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 6.0.0-rc7

Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's NTFS3 filesystem, specifically within the indx get root function. The vulnerability is due to a missing length check, potentially allowing for improper index root retrieval. This can lead to a kernel crash as demonstrated by KASAN reports.

Recommendations Update to a newer version of the Linux kernel that contains a fix for this vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the use of the NTFS3 filesystem if possible.

Exploit

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-53194

OESA-2026-1950

Affected Products

Astra Linux

Debian

Linux Kernel

Ntfs3

Red Os

References · 39

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/53xxx/CVE-2023-53194.json · Exploit
• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-53194 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-38476 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31788 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/BELL-CVE-2023-53194 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23405 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50518 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-53194 · Vendor Advisory
• https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08e8cf5f2d9ec383a2e339a2711b62a54ff3fba0 · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23408 · Security Note
• https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb5b59931d20f3b02076fae49e85282310b12012 · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23269 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-53194 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23253 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-50300 · Security Note