CVE-2023-53990 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.110/6.1.27/6.2.14/6.3.1 SMB3 cifs_del_deferred_close privilege escalation

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.110/6.1.27/6.2.14/6.3.1. This vulnerability affects the function cifs_del_deferred_close of the component SMB3. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-53990. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

You should upgrade the affected component.

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