CVE-2023-53061 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.104/6.1.21/6.2.8 ksmbd smb2_open reference count

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.104/6.1.21/6.2.8 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function smb2_open of the component ksmbd. The manipulation leads to improper update of reference count.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-53061. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.