CVE-2023-53671 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.15/6.2.2 hung_task_timeout_secs SRCU_SIZE_SMALL state issue (EUVD-2025-31961 / WID-SEC-2025-2229)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.15/6.2.2. Affected is the function SRCU_SIZE_SMALL of the file /proc/sys/kernel/hung_task_timeout_secs. Such manipulation leads to state issue.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2023-53671. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.