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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-53361
LoongArch: mm: Add p?d_leaf() definitions
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: mm: Add p?d_leaf() definitions When I do LTP test, LTP test case ksm06 caused panic at break_ksm_pmd_entry -> pmd_leaf (Huge page table but False) -> pte_present (panic) The reason is pmd_leaf() is not defined, So like commit 501b81046701 ("mips: mm: add p?d_leaf() definitions") add p?d_leaf() definition for LoongArch.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 17, 2025, 3:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 14, 2026, 7:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Apply the Linux kernel patch for LoongArch mm to fix a panic during LTP test ksm06.
  • Apply the Linux kernel patch for LoongArch mm.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
  • Re-run the LTP test ksm06 to verify the fix.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53361.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303be4b33562a5b689261ced1616bf16ad49efa7 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/593ad636bac41d67bdc44c83c6945015471313fc Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77aaf22a9200b9557793c96debead911b80acc1c Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc9bf2d62f196ec600f9e6ea3a6ced11f54a2df9 Patch
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53361 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jan. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 12, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.5 up to (excluding) 6.5.3 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.4.16 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.19 up to (excluding) 6.1.53
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303be4b33562a5b689261ced1616bf16ad49efa7 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/593ad636bac41d67bdc44c83c6945015471313fc Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77aaf22a9200b9557793c96debead911b80acc1c Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc9bf2d62f196ec600f9e6ea3a6ced11f54a2df9 Types: Patch
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 17, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: mm: Add p?d_leaf() definitions When I do LTP test, LTP test case ksm06 caused panic at break_ksm_pmd_entry -> pmd_leaf (Huge page table but False) -> pte_present (panic) The reason is pmd_leaf() is not defined, So like commit 501b81046701 ("mips: mm: add p?d_leaf() definitions") add p?d_leaf() definition for LoongArch.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303be4b33562a5b689261ced1616bf16ad49efa7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/593ad636bac41d67bdc44c83c6945015471313fc
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77aaf22a9200b9557793c96debead911b80acc1c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc9bf2d62f196ec600f9e6ea3a6ced11f54a2df9
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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