Review reviewHigh

CVE-2023-54285

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iomap: Fix possible overflow condition in iomap_write_delalloc_scan folio_next_index() returns an unsigned long value which left shifted by PAGE_SHIFT could possibly cause an overflow on 32-bit system. Instead use folio_pos(folio) + folio_size(folio), which does this correctly.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.17%
6.39% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.12.30
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.17%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iomap: Fix possible overflow condition in iomap_write_delalloc_scan folio_next_index() returns an unsigned long value which left shifted by PAGE_SHIFT could possibly cause an overflow on 32-bit system. Instead use folio_pos(folio) + folio_size(folio), which does this correctly.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 38be53c3fd7f4f4bd5de319a323d72f9f6beb16d < 0c6cf409093f307ee05114f834516730c0da5b21, >= f43dc4dc3eff028b5ddddd99f3a66c5a6bdd4e78 < 5c281b0c5d18c8eeb1cfd5023f4adb153e6d1240, >= f43dc4dc3eff028b5ddddd99f3a66c5a6bdd4e78 < eee2d2e6ea5550118170dbd5bb1316ceb38455fb, >= 6.1.92 < 6.1.162, >= 6.2, >= 6.2 < 6.5.5
Fixed versions
6.1.162, 6.5.5

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-787
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