CVE-2023-53167 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.250/5.10.187/5.15.120/6.1.39/6.4.4 error_log tracing_err_log_open null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 278484)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.250/5.10.187/5.15.120/6.1.39/6.4.4. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function tracing_err_log_open of the file /sys/kernel/tracing/error_log. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-53167. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.