CVE-2023-53433 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.243/5.10.180/5.15.112/6.1.29/6.3.3 af_packet vlan_get_protocol_and_depth privilege escalation (Nessus ID 265490 / WID-SEC-2025-2092)
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.243/5.10.180/5.15.112/6.1.29/6.3.3. The impacted element is the function vlan_get_protocol_and_depth of the component af_packet. Executing manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-53433. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.