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CVE-2023-53438 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2023-53438: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: x86/MCE: Always save CS register on AMD Zen IF Poison errors The Instruction Fetch (IF) units on current AMD Zen-based systems do not guarantee a synchronous #MC is delivered for poison consumption errors. Therefore, MCG_STATUS[EI

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2023-53438 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • linux→ fixed in6.1.55-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • linux→ fixed in6.5.3-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
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